UN Spanish Language Day
| UN Spanish Language Day | |
|---|---|
| Date | October 12 |
| Next time | 12 October 2025 |
| Frequency | annual |
| Related to | International Mother Language Day, UN Arabic Language Day, UN Chinese Language Day, UN English Language Day, UN French Language Day, UN Russian Language Day |
UN Spanish Language Day is observed annually on October 12.[1] The event was established by the UNESCO [failed verification] (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 2010 to seeking "to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six of its official working languages throughout the organization". October 12 is a date observed in many Spanish-speaking territories as Día de la Raza or Día de la Hispanidad.[2]
References
- ^ , News Release UN launches new initiative to promote multilingualism. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ , News Release Spanish Language Day to be celebrated at HQ on Tuesday, 12 October 2010. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
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