WSIS Action Line C8: Multilingualism in the Digital Age: Inclusive Strategies for a People-Centered Information Society

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This session will highlight the importance of multilingualism in cyberspace, building on the UNESCO 2003 Recommendation concerning the Promotion and Use of Multilingualism and Universal Access to Cyberspace, and aligned with the Global Action Plan of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL 2022–2032). The session will also present the development of the UNESCO Roadmap on Language Technologies and Multilingualism as a strategic framework to promote inclusive digital ecosystems through AI and digital tools. Participants will explore how ethical data governance, inclusive digital policies, and equitable access to language technologies can support linguistic diversity and empower communities to shape their digital futures.