Mother tongue language

"The Mother language, in which the first words are uttered and individual thought expressed, is the foundation for the history and culture of each individual...Languages are the best vehicles for mutual understanding and tolerance. Respect for all languages is a key factor for ensuring peaceful coexistance, without exclusion, of societies and all of their members." UNESCO 2010


Languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage. All moves to promote the dissemination of Mother Tongues will serve not only to encourage liguistic diversity and multilingual education but also to develop full awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions throughout the world and to inspire solidarity based on understanding, tolerence and dialogue.