Important Days
UN French Language Day 2021: Purpose, History
UN French Language Day 2021: Purpose, History
UN French Language Day is observed every year on the day of 20 March.
Purpose
- It aims to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity.
- this day also promotes equal use of all 6 official languages throughout the Organization.
History
- In the year, the United Nations named six language days in recognition of the six official languages.
- The United Nations decided to observe March 20 for French Language Day in honour of the 40th anniversary of the International Organization of La Francophonie.