It is a day to promote the profession of Translation, but it is also a day that recognizes the work worldwide, beyond the Christian border of St. Jerome. Each year the International Federation of Translators celebrates the day with a mission, they recognize that the world has become increasingly global and essential in the world we live in, but must also honor and show pride in all languages and cultures. 2019 was named the International Year of Indigenous Languages, where they shone a spotlight on the thousands of indigenous languages around the globe and the need to understand the culture while translating.

2020 has proven so far to be a challenging year, and one where translators have been needed for critical work during this pandemic. So, it should come as no surprise to anyone that the theme of year, for 2020, is Finding the words for a World in crisis.   

So, today, raise a cheer for those who are ensuring that we receive critical and timely information when we need it, in whatever language we need.  

Happy International Translation Day!