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Early day motion · EDM 826 · 24 Feb 2025

International Mother Language Day

Tabled by Shockat Adam (Independent) 9 signatures

The motion

That this House celebrates International Mother Language Day and observes the importance of promoting linguistic and cultural diversity; recognises the historical significance of International Mother Language Day, especially in Bangladesh, where the day is observed as a national holiday in remembrance of the 1952 language movement martyrs who gave their lives defending the right to speak Bengali as their mother language; calls on the Government to ensure that linguistic diversity is embraced; and urges continued global cooperation in preserving languages, particularly those at risk of extinction.

Signatories (9)

Source: the official Early Day Motions database.