Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

International Mother Language Day is observed annually on February 21 to promote multilingualism, cultural diversity, and the preservation of endangered languages. Proclaimed by UNESCO in 1999 and later adopted by the UN General Assembly, the day highlights the importance of mother-tongue education in improving learning outcomes and fostering inclusion. It also commemorates the Bengali Language Movement of 1952. The observance supports Sustainable Development Goal 4 on Quality Education and aligns with global efforts such as the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032) to protect linguistic heritage worldwide.