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Standing Committees and Task Forces 2022-2025

FIT has a number of active Standing Committees and Task Forces in the current mandate. Click on the committee name to reveal its current members. The list may also contain persons closely working with a committee whilst not formally being a member.

Note: * denotes the chair or co-chairs of the committee. ^ the FIT President is automatically a member of all Standing Committees and Task Forces.

Standing Committees

Association Development

Gretchen Gonzalez Nieto, Guillaume Deneufbourg, Eleanor Cornelius*, Annette Schiller, Niina Haapala-Livera, Roula Salam*, Alison Rodriguez^

Audiovisual Translation

Tiina Tuominen*, Elena Aleksandrova, Alison Rodriguez^

Awards Management

Gretchen Gonzalez Nieto, Eleanor Cornelius*, Maria Galan Barrera, Alison Rodriguez^

Babel

Editorial information is available on the Babel page.

Communications

Alexandra Jantscher, Viktorija Osolnik Kunc*, Dimitrios Moutafis, Tiina Tuominen, Alison Rodriguez^

Crisis Settings

Gretchen Gonzalez Nieto, Haidar Al-Sara, Annette Schiller*, Carmen Acosta Vicente, Roula Salam, Alison Rodriguez^

Education and Professional Development

Tiina Tuominen, Victoria Lei Cheng Lai, Guillaume Deneufbourg*, Viktorija Osolnik Kunc, Meritxell Serrano Tristán, Marsanne Neethling, Alejandra Jorge, Alison Rodriguez^

External Partnerships

Jørgen Christian Wind Nielsen*, Olga Egorovs, Alison Rodriguez^

Indigenous Languages

Tina Wellman, Peter Mekgwe, Alexander Polikarpov, Jubilee Chikasha, Maseforo Mathatho, Roula Salam*, Te Tumatakuru O`Connell*, Alison Rodriguez^

Interpreting

Heidi Cazes, Jonathan Downie, Marsanne Neethling, Victoria Lei Cheng Lai, Pablo Reyes*, Yinying Wang, Pia von Essen, Alison Rodriguez^

Investment and Budget

Gretchen Gonzalez Nieto, Ted Wozniak*, Alison Rodriguez^

Legal Translation

Carina Adriana Barres, Alexander Larin, Ludmila Stern, Mohammadreza Arbabi*, Claire Richardot, Maria Galan Barrera*, Viktorija Osolnik Kunc, Alison Rodriguez^

Procedural

Alexandra Jantscher-Karlhuber, Alison Rodriguez^

Solidarity Fund

Alexandra Jantscher, Jan Næss, Isabelle Poff Pencole*, Maria Galan Barrera, Alison Rodriguez^

Standards

Silvia Bacco, Viktorija Osolnik Kunc, Te Tumatakuru O`Connell, Alan Melby*, Ilya Mishchenko, Lidia Jeansalle, Alison Rodriguez^, Xuetao Zhang

Technology

Amina Tahraoui, Eleanor Cornelius, Huashu Wang, Alan Melby*, Alison Rodriguez^, Maarit Koponen

Translating for Publishing Houses and Copyright

Jan Næss, Gretchen Gonzalez Nieto, Marta Morros, Mateo Cardona Vallejo, Bianchinetta Benavides Segura, Carlos Mayor*, Mohammadreza Arbabi, Alison Rodriguez^

Translatio

Translatio issues are available for download from the Translatio page.

Alejandra Jorge, Maria Galan Barrera, Valentini Kalfadopoulou, Ben Karl*, Junhuan Liu, Anne Marais, Sandra Mouton, Marita Propato, Isabel Sacco, Paola Andrea Sosa, Alison Rodriguez^, Jaroslav Soltys

Task Forces

Research

Tiina Tuominen, Victoria Lei Cheng Lai, Silvia Bacco, Pascale Elbaz*, Alejandra Jantscher-Karlhuber, Isabelle Poff-Pencole, Alison Rodriguez^

Resources

The Atlas of Translation and Literature

A new resource for literary translators: The Atlas of Translation and Literature. You can take part in building a new resource for lovers of literature and translation. This interactive map of the world includes geolocation of events connected with translation and literature and relevant to those working in the industry. The aim of the map is not to describe the events in detail or to provide in-depth information about them, but to locate them geographically, offering an overview for professionals looking for information.

Add your events to the map via the link: ATL FORM

Share the link with organisations and bodies in your country or region who organise events connected with literary translation: translation awards, literary fairs, ongoing conferences, residencies for writers and translators, training programmes aimed at the industry

The Atlas is a proud collaboration between The International Federation of Translators (FIT) and its Translating for Publishing Houses and Copyright Standing Committee, the Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters of Catalonia (APTIC), the European Council of Literary Translators’ Associations (CEATL), Barcelona City of Literature and the Institut Ramon Llull.

If you have any queries, please write to secretaria@aptic.cat

Conflict Zone Field Guide for Civilian Translators/Interpreters and Users of Their Services

FIT in partnership with Red T and the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC), has drafted a Conflict Zone Field Guide for Civilian Translators/Interpreters and Users of Their Services. This document outlines the basic rights, responsibilities, and practices recommended by the three organizations. It applies to translators and interpreters serving as field linguists for the armed forces, journalists, NGOs and other organizations in conflict zones and other high-risk settings.

English :: French :: Arabic :: Dutch :: Dari :: German :: Hebrew :: Pashto :: Spanish :: Norwegian :: Swedish :: Russian :: Italian :: Belarusian :: Finnish :: Turkish

Brochure for Translation and Interpreting Buyers: Getting it Right

Interpreting: Getting It Right

English :: Español

Many buyers aren’t even sure they need a professional interpreter, especially if they know someone who seems to be bilingual and is willing to help out.
Red alert: working with amateurs or no interpreter at all can lead to serious risks for you and your business. Interpreting, Getting it Right is a brochure that explains the where, why, and how of purchasing professional interpreting services a quick read offering practical, hands-on information for language service consumers.

Other languages: Many FIT member associations have translated these guides and published them on their websites.

Translation: Getting It Right

English

There are hundreds of ways a translation project can go off track: ridiculous deadlines, misapplied machine translation, poor project management, unqualified suppliers, and much more. If you’re a first-time buyer, you are often flying blind.
Translation, Getting it Right is a handy brochure full of concrete tips to help you get the most out of your budget and get a translation that works. It’s available in a number of languages.

Other languages: Brazilian Portuguese :: Catalan :: German. Many FIT member associations have translated these guides and published them on their websites.

FIT Database of Training Institutions

FIT Database of Training Institutions for Latin America and other parts of the world. Last updated June 2020.

Other Resources

2020: ISO 17100 – FAQS for freelance translators

2015: PEN Club : The Quebec Declaration on Literary Translation and Translators (2015)

2012: Overall costs of non-quality in translation – A report from the European Commission

1963, updated1994: FIT Translator’s Charter

Open Letters

Translators and interpreters have been increasingly subject to unjust persecution, prosecution and imprisonment in countries across the world. To publicise and combat this critical state of affairs, the International Federation of Translators (FIT), the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) and Red T, later joined by the International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters (IAPTI), launched an Open Letter Project in mid-2012.

Its objective is to advocate on behalf of these embattled linguists by researching their individual cases and sending letters of appeal to the appropriate authorities.

We encourage you to join our project by writing a letter of your own. Every voice matters! The project began with letters relating to the cases of imprisoned Iranian translators and writers and later extended to local linguists working for foreign forces in conflict areas, particularly their situation when the foreign forces withdraw. Efforts have been made to publicise the letters and alert the media to them, helping to put pressure on governments to ensure the long-term safety of linguists who served their troops.

Below you will find open letters sent to the governments of various countries around the world.

Open Letter to Ministers of the Federal Republic of Germany regarding campaign for the protection of Translators and Interpreters working in Conflict Zones – August 2022

Statement from the International Federation of Translators (FIT) concerning the imprisonment of a translator in Belarus – February 2021

Open Letter to Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison Regarding a Humanitarian Promise – February 2020

Open Letter to Chancellor of the Republic of Germany Angela Merkel with a Plea to Provide a Safe Haven – July 2019

Open Letter to the UN Secretary-General seeking a UN Resolution to Protect Civilian Translators/Interpreters in Conflict Situations – May 2019

Open Letter to President of the Republic of France on Afghan interpreters – August 2017

Open Letter to the Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship – August 2016

Open Letter to US Congress – May 2016

Open Letter to Prime Minister Tsipras of Greece on Protective Asylum for Afghan Interpreters – October 2015

Open Letter to the President of the Republic of Turkey on behalf of Mohammed Ismael Rasool – September 2015

Open Letter to His Holiness Pope Francis for protecting translators and interpreters at risk – June 2015

Open Letter in support of Danish translators’ associations – January 2015

Open Letter in solidarity with the victims of the attacks on Charlie Hebdo – January 2015

Open Letter to the Prime Minister of The Netherlands on behalf of Afghan conflict zone linguists affiliated with the Polish Armed Forces – September 2014

Open Letter to the President of the Republic of Poland on behalf of Afghan conflict zone linguists affiliated with the Polish Armed Forces – July 2014

Open letter to the Spanish Minister of Defence on behalf of Afghan conflict zone linguists affiliated with the Spanish Armed Forces – September 2013

Open Letter to the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on behalf of Afghan conflict zone linguists affiliated with the German Armed Forces –
June 2013

Open Letter to the Prime Minister of France on behalf of Afghan conflict zone linguists affiliated with the French Armed Forces – June 2013

Open Letter to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on behalf of Afghan conflict zone linguists affiliated with the British Armed Forces – June 2013

Open Letter to the Prime Minister of Denmark on behalf of Afghan conflict zone linguists affiliated with the Danish Armed Forces – May 2013

Open Letter to the Prime Minister of Sweden on behalf of Afghan conflict zone linguists affiliated with the Swedish Armed Forces – April 2013

Open Letter to the United States Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of Afghan and Iraqi conflict zone linguists – February 2013

Open Letter to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of Iranian translator Manijeh Najm Araghi – August 2012.

This letter was also sent out in Farsi, addressed to Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sadeqh Larijani, Head of Judiciary, and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Our thanks go to Eriksen Translations Inc. for generously providing the Farsi translations.

Open Letter  to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of Iranian literary translator Mohammad Soleimani Nia – May 2012.

This letter was also sent out in Farsi, addressed to Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sadeqh Larijani, Head of Judiciary, and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Our thanks go to Eriksen Translations Inc. for generously providing the Farsi translations.. Update: In late May 2012, Mohammad Soleimani Nia was released on bail. A few weeks later, he responded to a summons by authorities to pick up his personal property and was reportedly rearrested.

Position and Discussion Papers

FIT Position Paper on Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

July 2022

FIT Position Paper on Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

FIT, the voice of associations of translators, terminologists and interpreters around the world, wishes to state its position on Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This paper is aimed not only at the FIT associations and their individual members but also at a wider readership.

FIT Position Paper on Educating the Next Generation of Translators

April 2022

FIT Position Paper on Educating the Next Generation of Translators

FIT, the global organisation representing associations of translators, terminologists and interpreters, sees a need to state its position on educating the next generation of translators, while drawing attention to various questions that should be taken into account.

FIT Position Paper on Translation, Localisation and Transcreation

January 2022

FIT Position Paper on Translation, Localisation and Transcreation

The language industry differentiates between translation, localisation and transcreation as distinct activities. Nevertheless, many professional translators are engaged in localisation and transcreation projects, which raises the question of the role of translation in these multilingual language services. The purpose of this paper is to provide an answer to this question from the perspective of FIT, as the representative of professional translators on the world stage.

FIT Position Paper on Post-Editing

May 2021

FIT Position Paper on Post-Editing

FIT, as the voice of associations of translators, terminologists and interpreters around the world, would like to provide information on post-editing and draw attention to some of the risks and consequences.

FIT Position Paper on the Role of FIT

May 2020

FIT Position Paper on the Role of FIT

The International Federation of Translators (FIT) unites over 130 professional associations, training institutes and research centres worldwide, thus representing more than 85,000 translators, terminologists and interpreters in some 55 countries. On the basis of this strong position, FIT is able to play a significant role in the translation, terminology and interpreting sector and, beyond that, in society as a whole.

FIT Position Paper on Machine Translation

August 2019 (updated)

FIT Position Paper on Machine Translation
Machine Translation: 10 questions and answers

Machine Translation (MT), i.e. fully automatic translation using computers, which is viewed by some as the solution for obtaining more or less satisfactory translations quickly and cheaply, has been gaining considerable ground in recent times. FIT, as the voice of associations of translators, terminologists and interpreters around the world, would therefore like to provide some information on this subject and draw attention to diverse consequences for the users as well as professional translators and their associations.

FIT Discussion Paper on Remote Interpreting

June 2019

FIT Discussion Paper on Remote Interpreting
Remote Interpreting: 5 questions and answers

FIT, the voice of associations of translators, terminologists and interpreters around the world, would like to encourage a discussion on remote interpreting because of the numerous challenges posed by this form of interpreting.

Remote interpreting (RI), which is also known as distance interpreting, means that the interpreter is not in the same room as the speaker and/or the audience. There are various types of RI, depending on the equipment and type of connection used (video over internet or audio over internet or telephone). Consequently, in some cases the interpreter can see the speaker and possibly the audience on a screen; in others, the interpreter is unable to see either.

FIT Position Paper on International Standards

June 2017

FIT Position Paper on International Standards

FIT, the voice of associations of translators, interpreters and terminologists around the world, sees a need to state its position on international standards relating to those professions.

Standards in this context can be defined as a set of rules or guidelines aimed at harmonisation. Their application is not required by law, but a growing number of clients are demanding that translators and interpreters work in compliance with the standards and thus conform to the rules laid down in them.

FIT Position Paper on Relations between Freelancers and Translation Companies

June 2017

FIT Position Paper on Relations between Freelancers and Translation Companies

FIT, the voice of associations of translators, interpreters and terminologists around the world, sees a need to state its position on the relationship between freelance translators and translation companies.
In addition to serving direct clients, freelance translators may choose to collaborate with reputable translation companies, be they single or multi-language vendors (SLVs or MLVs). Provided that this collaboration is based on fair, precisely defined terms and conditions, it may offer certain advantages for both sides.

FIT Position Paper on the Future of Professional Translators

April 2017

FIT position paper on the Future of professional translators

What does the future hold for professional translators? FIT, as the voice of associations representing those professionals around the world, would like to draw attention to actual or conceivable developments and indicate what actions are recommendable.

FIT Position Paper on Crowdsourcing of Translation Services

August 2016

FIT Position Paper on Crowdsourcing of Translation Services
Crowdsourcing of Translation Services: Questions and Answers

In recent years, crowdsourcing has been an increasingly widespread phenomenon in the translation sector. FIT, as the voice of associations of translators, interpreters and terminologists around the world, would therefore like to provide some information on this subject and draw attention to diverse consequences for the users of translation services as well as professional translators and their associations.

FIT Position Paper on Internships

August 2016

FIT Position Paper on Internships

FIT, the voice of associations of translators, interpreters and terminologists around the world, sees a strong need to state its position on internships relating to those professions.

Internships come in many different forms. Basically they enable interns (students in secondary or higher education or postgraduates) to gain work experience in white-collar and professional careers at companies or institutions. Legislation on internships varies from one country to another, often with a distinction being made between for-profit and non-profit organisations.

FIT Position Paper on Machine Translation

August 2016. Updated version was published in August 2019.

FIT Position Paper on Machine Translation
Machine Translation: 10 questions and answers

Machine Translation (MT), i.e. fully automatic translation using computers, which is viewed by some as the solution for obtaining more or less satisfactory translations quickly and cheaply, has been gaining considerable ground in recent times. FIT, as the voice of associations of translators, interpreters and terminologists around the world, would like to provide some information on this subject and draw attention to diverse consequences for the users as well as professional translators and their associations.

Resolution on translators and interpreters in conflict zones

August 2014

Resolution on translators and interpreters in conflict zones

With great concern the participants at the 2014 FIT Statutory Congress also considered the situation of those colleagues who undertake their work in conflict zones all over the world.

Babel

Babel (benjamins.com/catalog/babel) is a scholarly journal designed primarily for translators, interpreters and terminologists (T&I), yet of interest also for non-specialists concerned with current issues and events in the field.

The scope of Babel is intentional and embraces a multitude of disciplines built on the following pillars: T&I theory, practice, pedagogy, technology, history, sociology, and terminology management. Another important segment of this journal includes articles on the development and evolution of the T&I professions: new disciplines, growth, recognition, Codes of Ethics, protection, and prospects.

The creation of Babel was proposed on the initiative of Pierre-François Caillé, founding president of the Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs (FIT) and approved by the first FIT Congress of 1954 in Paris. Babel continues to be published for FIT and each issue contains a section dedicated to THE LIFE OF FIT.

Articles for Babel are normally published in English or French but we also accept articles in Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish.

Publication Details: ISSN 0521-9744 | E-ISSN 1569-9668. Visit benjamins.com/catalog/babel for publications

Publications

  • Translatio - Catch up on FIT's latest news in Translatio. Our June issue follows the first in-person Council meeting of this mandate and member events. Read the latest issue at: Translatio June issue (06/23)
  • Resources - Conflict Zone Field Guide for Civilian Translators/Interpreters and Users of Their Services, Brochure for Translation and Interpreting Buyers: Getting it Right, Other Resources
  • Open Letters - Translators and interpreters have been increasingly subject to unjust persecution, prosecution and imprisonment in countries across the world. To publicise and combat this critical state of affairs, the International Federation of Translators (FIT), the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) and Red T, later joined by the International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters (IAPTI), launched an Open Letter Project in mid-2012.
  • Position and Discussion Papers - Position and Discussion Papers.
  • Babel - Babel is a scholarly publication presenting articles from all round the world. It is published quarterly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FIT?

FIT is the federation of translator associations and not a translation agency. It has no positions or internships to offer and cannot give any recommendation. See the “About us” page for more information.

Can individual translators belong to FIT?

FIT is the federation of translators associations. Individuals can join FIT indirectly as member of one of the member associations in their home countries. By virtue of belonging to a FIT member association, individuals are entitled to participate in any activity of FIT and its national member associations.

Does FIT suggest rates for translation or interpreting?

As different rates apply in different countries, please contact national associations for further information. FIT occasionally conducts surveys or publishes the results of surveys conducted by member associations.

Does FIT have an accreditation system?

Accreditation is a national issue. Please refer to national organisation for further details.

FIT through history

1953

Creation of the Fédération internationale des traducteurs – International Federation of Translators (FIT) in Paris under the auspices of UNESCO. The founder members – six national associations of translators and interpreters – represented Denmark, France, Italy, Norway, the Federal Republic of Germany and Turkey.

1954

Ist FIT World Congress (Paris, 18–22 December).
Theme: Drafting an Activity Plan.

1955

Foundation of BABEL, International Journal of Translation (quarterly journal devoted to information and research in the field of translation), with the assistance of UNESCO.

1956

IInd FIT World Congress (Rome, 27 February–3 March).
Themes: Intellectual property rights of the translator and International co-operation in the field of terminology.

International Round Table of translators from countries in Asia and the Middle East (New Delhi, 21–21 November).

Adoption of an international recommendation to promote translation and the professional status of translators in Asia.

1958

Round Table on issues of the training and qualifying of translators (Luxembourg, 30–31 May) in collaboration with the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community.

Adoption of recommendation to encourage working together in the area of training translators and terminology research.

International Round Table of Translators (Warsaw, 2–8 July).

1959

IIIrd FIT World Congress (Bad Godesberg, 27 July–1 August).
Theme: Quality in Translation..

1963

IVth FIT World Congress (Dubrovnik, 31 August to 7 September).
Themes: Tenth anniversary of FIT – Continued Co-operation with UNESCO.

Recommendation relating to the training of translators and drafting criteria affirming, internationally and nationally, the qualities required to be able to effectively fulfil the task of specialised translator.

Adoption of the Translator’s Charter setting forth general guidelines and recommendations in the area of the translator’s rights and obligations.

1966

Vth FIT World Congress (Lahti, Finland, 7–13 August).
Themes: Recommendations on literary translation, qualification criteria to promote translator training on terminology research and documentation and on the intellectual property rights of the translator.

Establishment of Task Forces.

1969

Foundation of the Nathhorst Prize (literary translation and scientific and technical translation) under the auspices of the Carl Bertil Nathhorst Foundation for Science and Public Utility (Sweden).

1970

VIth FIT World Congress (Stuttgart, 27–31 July).

UNESCO recognises FIT as a category A non-governmental organisation, which ensures that FIT will be consulted on any issue relating to translation discussed by the UNESCO authorities.

1974

VIIth FIT World Congress (Nice, France, 9–13 May).
Theme: Translation, Connecting Nations.

1976

Adoption of the international recommendation on “THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF TRANSLATORS AND TRANSLATIONS AND ON THE PRACTICAL MEANS TO IMPROVE THE STATUS OF TRANSLATORS”, on the occasion of the UNESCO General Conference (Nairobi, 22 November), by 143 member countries of UNESCO.

1977

VIIIth FIT World Congress (Montreal, 12–13 May).
Theme: Translating – a Profession.

1978

Celebration of the 25th Anniversary FIT in Paris.

1979

FIT–UNESCO international colloquium (Sofia, 16–18 October) on Translation and International Cultural Co-operation.

1980

Foundation of the Astrid Lindgren Prize for translation of books for children and young people.

Creation of the FIT commemorative medal in memory of Pierre-François Caillé.

1981

IXth FIT World Congress (Warsaw, 6–13 May).
Theme: The Mission of the Translator Today and Tomorrow.

1982

Round Table (Lomé, 25–27 October) on “Problems of Literary Translation in Africa”, with UNESCO support.

1983

Round Table (Paris, 17–19 March) on “Translation in the System of Foreign Language Training”, with the assistance of UNESCO.

Adoption of an international recommendation on the professional profile of translators and interpreters and guidelines on training and qualifying of translators and interpreters.

1984

Xth FIT World Congress (Vienna, 17–23 August).
Theme: Translators and their Position in Society.

1986

Round Table (Paris, 24–25 March) on “Literary Translation – Practice and Prospects”, with the assistance of UNESCO.

Founding of the FIT North American Regional Centre and First North American Translators’ Congress (Mexico, 25–28 March).

1987

Round Table (Frankfurt, 23–24 January) on the “Status and Profile of the Translator and Interpreter”, with UNESCO support.

XIth FIT World Congress (Maastricht, 20–27 August).
Theme: Translation. Our Future.

1988

Round Table (Seoul, 28 August–2 September) on Literary Translation, with the assistance of PEN Club and UNESCO.

1989

Round Table (Tangiers, Morocco 1–3 June) on “Problems of Professional Translation in the Arab World and the Contribution of Technology”, with support from UNESCO and the École supérieure Roi Fahd de traduction.

Round Table (Dar es Salaam, 28–30 August) on “Problems of Translation in Africa”, with UNESCO support.

Second North American Translators’ Congress (Washington, 9–11 October).

1990

XIIth FIT World Congress (Belgrade, 2–9 August).
Theme: Translation, a Creative Profession.

Creation of prize for Best Periodical.

1991

Round Table (Moscow, 26–27 February) on “Literature and Translation, Theory Problems”, with the assistance of UNESCO and the Literary Council of the Writers’ union of the USSR.

Establishment of International Translation Day on 30 September.

Round Table (Buenos Aires, 1–2 November) on “Translation in Latin America”, with the assistance of ‘UNESCO and the Colegio de Traductores Públicos de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

1992

Third North American Translators’ Congress (Montreal, 27–29 May) on “Translating in North America – A Community of Interests”.

Round Table (Dobríš, Czechoslovakia, 25–27 September) on “Literary Translation and Copyright”, with the assistance of various member associations and UNESCO.

International Conference (Moscow, 1–3 October) on “General Theory and Teaching of Translation and Poetry Translation Theory”, with the assistance of Moscow Linguistics University.

1993

XIIIth FIT World Congress (Brighton, 6–13 August).
Theme: Translation – The Vital Link.

1995

Round Table (Strasbourg, 22–24 June) on “Audio Visual Communication and Language Transfer”, with the assistance of the Council of Europe and UNESCO.

1st Asian Translation Forum (Beijing, 31 July–3 August).

1996

XIVth FIT World Congress (Melbourne, 9–16 February).
Theme: New Horizons.

Fourth North American Regional Centre Congress (Colorado Springs, 27–29 October).

Foundation of the FIT Regional Centre Europe.

1998

2nd Asian Translation Forum (Seoul, 31 July–3 August).

Fifth North American Regional Centre Congress (Ottawa, 27–29 September).

1999

XVth FIT World Congress (Mons, 3–10 August).
Theme: Translation – Transition.

2001

3rd Asian Translation Forum (Hong Kong, 4–8 December).

2002

Sixth International Forum on Legal Translation and Court Interpreting (Paris, 12–14 June).

XVIth FIT World Congress (Vancouver, 3–10 August).
Theme: Translation: New Ideas for a New Century.

2003

Foundation of the FIT Regional Centre Latin America in Buenos Aires (2 May).

50th Anniversary of FIT in UNESCO Paris (20–22 November).

2005

XVIIth FIT World Congress (Tampere, Finland 8–10 August).
Theme: Rights On!

2006

First international meeting of the Regional Centre Latin America (CRAL-FIT) on “Translation and Interculturality” (La Antigua, Guatemala, 25–27 May).

2007

4th Asian Translation Forum (Bogor, Indonesia)

2008

XVIIIth FIT World Congress (Shanghai, China, 2–7 August).
Theme: Translation and Cultural Diversity.

2010

5th Asian Translation Forum (Macau)

2011

XIXth FIT World Congress (San Francisco, USA, 1–4 August).
Theme: Bridging Cultures

2013

60th anniversary of FIT

6th Asian Translation Forum (Penang, Malaysia)

2014

XXth FIT World Congress (Berlin, Germany, 4–6 August).
Theme: Man vs. Machine? The Future of Translators, Interpreters and Terminologists

2015

Fit Legal Forum, Lima Peru.

2016

8th Asia Pacific Translation and Interpreting Forum (APTIF8)

Xian, China

2017

XXI World Congress, Brisbane, Australia

Theme: Disruption and Diversification

2018

Legal Translation Forum, Bonn, Germany.

2019

9th Asia Pacific Translation and Interpreting Forum (APTIF9)

Seoul, South Korea

2020

XXII congress postponed due to COVID-19 Pandemic

2022

XXII World Congress, Varadero, Cuba. Theme: A World without barriers – The Role of Language Professionals in Building Culture, Understanding and Lasting Peace.

About FIT

FIT is the federation of professional associations of interpreters, translators, and terminologists working in areas as diverse as literary, scientific and technical spheres, the public service, court and legal settings, conference interpreting, media and diplomatic fields and academia. 

The goal of the Federation is to promote professionalism in the disciplines it represents. It seeks constantly to improve conditions for the profession in all countries and to uphold translators’ rights and freedom of expression.

FIT supports members and the profession at an international level, building community, visibility and a sustainable future for the profession.

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