13 June 2025
The world is experiencing what many are calling a polycrisis precipitated by climate change, geopolitical conflicts, political instability, social inequalities, economic challenges, misinformation, environmental degradation, health emergencies, and more. It would be easy in this time of turmoil to dismiss multilingualism as a minor concern and distraction—a luxury we cannot afford or simply a low priority until the world has other crises under control.
Focusing on the essential role that multilingualism plays in multilateralism, peace, and shared understanding, especially in times of geopolitical crisis, this virtual half-day symposium brings together stakeholders, including United Nations staff members, government officials, university scholars, and members of civil society, to address the value of multilingualism in practice.
The symposium poster
Register here by 12 June