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English French Spanish My IYIL2019About IYIL 2019 Background UN Mechanism Action Plan UNESCO Steering Committee Partnership Thematic Focus Strategic direction Propose Events Next Events Past Events (archive) Initiatives Increasing understanding, reconciliation and international cooperation Creation of favourable conditions for knowledge-sharing and dissemination of good practices Integration of indigenous languages into standard-setting Empower through capacity-building Growth and development through elaboration of new knowledge Get involved Organization Registration Individual Registration Resources All resources Academic Artistic items Documents Electronic Legal Policy guides Teaching material Videos Media News and Announcements Social Media Campaign Visuals Media coverage Become a media partner Media Advisory Terms of use Protection of personal data Copyright Use of logos Accessibility Disclaimer FAQ About IYIL 2019 Background UN Mechanism Action Plan UNESCO Steering Committee Partnership Thematic Focus Strategic direction Propose Events Next Events Past Events (archive) Initiatives Increasing understanding, reconciliation and international cooperation Creation of favourable conditions for knowledge-sharing and dissemination of good practices Integration of indigenous languages into standard-setting Empower through capacity-building Growth and development through elaboration of new knowledge Get involved Organization Registration Individual Registration Resources All resources Academic Artistic items Documents Electronic Legal Policy guides Teaching material Videos Media News and Announcements Social Media Campaign Visuals Media coverage Become a media partner Media Advisory Terms of use Protection of personal data Copyright Use of logos Accessibility Disclaimer FAQ Indigenous Languages © matter for development, peace building and reconciliation Languages play a crucial role in the daily lives of people, not only as a tool for communication, education, social integration and development, but also as a repository for each person’s unique identity, cultural history, traditions and memory. But despite their immense value, languages around the world continue to disappear at an alarming rate. With this in mind, the United Nations declared 2019 The Year of Indigenous Languages (IY2019) in order to raise awareness of them, not only to benefit the people who speak these languages, but also for others to appreciate the important contribution they make to our world’s rich cultural diversity. Indigenous Languages © matter for development, peace building and reconciliation Languages play a crucial role in the daily lives of people, not only as a tool for communication, education, social integration and development, but also as a repository for each person’s unique identity, cultural history, traditions and memory. But despite their immense value, languages around the world continue to disappear at an alarming rate. With this in mind, the United Nations declared 2019 The Year of Indigenous Languages (IY2019) in order to raise awareness of them, not only to benefit the people who speak these languages, but also for others to appreciate the important contribution they make to our world’s rich cultural diversity. Indigenous Languages © matter for development, peace building and reconciliation Languages play a crucial role in the daily lives of people, not only as a tool for communication, education, social integration and development, but also as a repository for each person’s unique identity, cultural history, traditions and memory. But despite their immense value, languages around the world continue to disappear at an alarming rate. With this in mind, the United Nations declared 2019 The Year of Indigenous Languages (IY2019) in order to raise awareness of them, not only to benefit the people who speak these languages, but also for others to appreciate the important contribution they make to our world’s rich cultural diversity. Indigenous Languages © matter for development, peace building and reconciliation Languages play a crucial role in the daily lives of people, not only as a tool for communication, education, social integration and development, but also as a repository for each person’s unique identity, cultural history, traditions and memory. But despite their immense value, languages around the world continue to disappear at an alarming rate. With this in mind, the United Nations declared 2019 The Year of Indigenous Languages (IY2019) in order to raise awareness of them, not only to benefit the people who speak these languages, but also for others to appreciate the important contribution they make to our world’s rich cultural diversity. Indigenous Languages © matter for development, peace building and reconciliation Languages play a crucial role in the daily lives of people, not only as a tool for communication, education, social integration and development, but also as a repository for each person’s unique identity, cultural history, traditions and memory. But despite their immense value, languages around the world continue to disappear at an alarming rate. With this in mind, the United Nations declared 2019 The Year of Indigenous Languages (IY2019) in order to raise awareness of them, not only to benefit the people who speak these languages, but also for others to appreciate the important contribution they make to our world’s rich cultural diversity. Indigenous Languages © matter for development, peace building and reconciliation Languages play a crucial role in the daily lives of people, not only as a tool for communication, education, social integration and development, but also as a repository for each person’s unique identity, cultural history, traditions and memory. But despite their immense value, languages around the world continue to disappear at an alarming rate. With this in mind, the United Nations declared 2019 The Year of Indigenous Languages (IY2019) in order to raise awareness of them, not only to benefit the people who speak these languages, but also for others to appreciate the important contribution they make to our world’s rich cultural diversity. Indigenous Languages © matter for development, peace building and reconciliation Languages play a crucial role in the daily lives of people, not only as a tool for communication, education, social integration and development, but also as a repository for each person’s unique identity, cultural history, traditions and memory. But despite their immense value, languages around the world continue to disappear at an alarming rate. With this in mind, the United Nations declared 2019 The Year of Indigenous Languages (IY2019) in order to raise awareness of them, not only to benefit the people who speak these languages, but also for others to appreciate the important contribution they make to our world’s rich cultural diversity. Towards the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022-2032 ! Read More » Flagship Report of the IYIL2019 Read More » Global Action Plan of the IDIL2022-2032 Read More » Brochure of UNESCO’s World Atlas of Languages Read More » COVID-19 Pandemic: Language matters Read More » Tweets by IYIL2019 Why Indigenous Languages? knowledge Unique systems of knowledge and understanding of the world. peace Sustainable development, investment, peace building and reconciliation rights Fundamental human rights and freedoms for indigenous peoples inclusion Social inclusiveness, literacy, poverty reduction and international cooperation diversity Cultural values, diversity and heritage 7 thousand Languages spoken worldwide 370 million Indigenous people in the world 90 countries With indigenous communities 5 thousand Different indigenous cultures 2680 languages In danger About IYIL2019 Languages play an important role in the daily lives of all people. It is through language that we communicate with the world, define our identity, express our history and culture, learn, defend our...