INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY (IMLD)”

Celebrate your “First Language”

“INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY (IMLD)” 
Upper Darby, home of over 62 Languages.

Theme:  “THE BOOK”: Teaching and Learning

***KEYNOTE SPEAKER: 

Honorable Mayor Thomas Micozzie, Upper Darby Township

*Please bring your native Flag (less than 2 feet)

LOCATION:

Upper Darby Township Municipal Bldg.,

100 Garrett Road, Council Room
Upper Darby, Pa 19082

DATE & TIME:

Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 7:00pm

RSVP  

Phone: 610.352.4103 (Mayor’s Office)

610-299-6242; aburahman@comcast.net   (Community Organizer)

Upper Darby Township Officials and International Mother Language Day steering committee cordially invite you to participate in this recognition.

International Mother Language Day (IMLD): In order to preserve the cultural heritage of humanity, in November 1999, the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed the 21st day of February of every year as International Mother Language Day. In a world of globalization, where a few languages take priority, the United Nations and UNESCO sought to protect and promote linguistic diversity and multilingual education. In a message for the 2012 celebration, Irena Bokova, the Director-General of UNESCO emphasized: “The language of our thoughts and our emotions is our most valuable asset. Multilingualism is our ally in ensuring quality education for all, in promoting inclusion and in combating discrimination."