Focus

  • International Translation Day 2026 - Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights. The theme of the International Translation Day 2026 webinar is “Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights” -  Translation, interpreting and terminology at the heart of linguistic inclusion, with “the power of being understood” as subtitle. It is a timely and highly relevant theme for International Translation Day (ITD) 2026, highlighting the essential role of translation, interpreting, and terminology in fostering inclusion, equity, and participation in an increasingly interconnected world. More details.
  • International Translation Day 2025 - Translation, shaping a future you can trust. In turbulent times, where peace often hangs in the balance and global communications and relations are infiltrated by a lack of trust, the ITD 2025 theme highlights the important role of human trust. Specifically, the role of translators, interpreters and terminologists in ensuring trustworthy communication, building dialogue and trust between parties and providing oversight to AI-generated text and machine translation.
  • Nairobi Recommendations of 1976 - The Recommendation for the Protection and Improvement of the Legal and Social Status of Translations and Translators, adopted by UNESCO in 1976 at its general conference in Nairobi, marked a milestone in the history of the translating profession.