International Translation Day

 Translation is often the essential prerequisite for accessing a universal, multiple, diverse culture.  In this issue of the UNESCO Courier, explore what this really entails. Read the issue on  TRANSLATION: From one world to another . Tools UN Official Documents System . UN terminology database (UNTERM). Editorial Manual (EN) . Careers UN Language Careers . UN competitive examinations for language professionals . Multilingualism at the UN UN Secretary-General’s page on multilingualism . Coordination of Multilingualism .

International Translation Day is meant as an opportunity to pay tribute to the work of language professionals , which plays an important role in bringing nations together, facilitating dialogue, understanding and cooperation, contributing to development and strengthening world peace and security. Transposition of a literary or scientific work, including technical work, from one language into another language, professional translation , including translation proper , interpretation and terminology , is indispensable to preserving clarity, a positive climate and productiveness in international public discourse and interpersonal communication .