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World Arabic Language Day 2025

→ Europe/Paris
In-Person
Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters (UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France)

Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters

UNESCO Headquarters

The event will take place in Room IV.
356
Description

The 2025 edition of World Arabic Language Day explores how innovation and inclusion can shape the future of the Arabic language. Under the theme “Innovative Pathways for Arabic: Policies and Practices for a More Inclusive Linguistic Future”, the celebrations will spotlight how education, media, technology, and public policy are driving more accessible, dynamic, and socially responsive uses of Arabic. Closely aligned with UNESCO’s MOST Programme, the theme reflects a commitment to inclusive, evidence-based approaches to social development.

In an era of rapid digital transformation, this year’s focus highlights initiatives that expand Arabic’s presence across education systems, digital platforms, and public discourse, especially in multilingual or under-resourced communities. By showcasing forward-looking and cross-sector practices, the 2025 celebrations aim to promote linguistic equity, empower diverse communities, and ensure Arabic remains a vibrant, adaptable language rooted in its rich cultural heritage.

This celebration unites a wide range of voices, strengthening cultural connections and shared values. Organized in close partnership with the Permanent Delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to UNESCO, and generously supported by the Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Foundation, this event highlights UNESCO’s commitment to celebrating linguistic diversity and promoting cultural appreciation worldwide.

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    • WELCOME COFFEE: A brief welcome reception where participants can enjoy refreshments, connect with each other, and prepare for the day’s sessions. It also ensures a smooth arrival and transition before the opening remarks.
      In-Person
      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters

      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters

      UNESCO Headquarters

      The event will take place in Room IV.
      356

      A brief and light welcome reception where participants can enjoy refreshments, connect with each other, and prepare for the day’s sessions. It also ensures a smooth arrival and transition before the opening remarks.

    • OPENING REMARKS: This segment features welcoming statements from high-level representatives who officially launch the celebration, present its objectives, and set the tone for the day’s discussions.
      In-Person
      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters

      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters

      UNESCO Headquarters

      The event will take place in Room IV.
      356

      This segment features welcoming statements from high-level representatives who officially launch the celebration, present its objectives, and set the tone for the day’s discussions.

    • SESSION I: “Inclusive Language Policies: Empowering through Arabic”: This panel will explore how language policies can harness the power of Arabic to promote social inclusion, cultural identity, and equal access to opportunities.
      In-Person
      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters

      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters

      UNESCO Headquarters

      The event will take place in Room IV.
      356

      Focus: This panel will explore how language policies can harness the power of Arabic to promote social inclusion, cultural identity, and equal access to opportunities. It will highlight the role of Arabic in bridging gaps in multilingual societies, supporting refugee and migrant integration, and ensuring linguistic rights for underrepresented groups. The discussion will emphasize how public policy can address linguistic inequalities and foster environments where Arabic is not only preserved but actively used as a tool for empowerment, education, and participation.

      Key Discussion Points:
      • Language in education reform (formal and non-formal)
      • Arabic in multilingual societies and refugee contexts
      • Public policy as a tool to reduce linguistic marginalization
      • Institutional partnerships for language promotion.

    • CULTURAL INTERLUDE: “Hector’s Peace Speech” from Shakespeare’s Troilus & Cressida (Bilingual Arabic–English Performance)
      In-Person
      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters

      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters

      UNESCO Headquarters

      The event will take place in Room IV.
      356

      CULTURAL INTERLUDE: “Hector’s Peace Speech” from Shakespeare’s Troilus & Cressida (Bilingual Arabic–English Performance)

    • Lunch Break (Oriental): An oriental buffet will be served, showcasing flavours and culinary traditions from the Arab world. This break offers participants an opportunity to relax, network, and engage informally in a culturally rich atmosphere.
      In-Person
      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC-Salle de Pas Perdus

      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC-Salle de Pas Perdus

      UNESCO Headquarters

      The event will take place in Room IV.
      300

      A curated oriental lunch will be provided, highlighting the culinary heritage of the Arab region. This convivial moment allows participants to continue conversations in an informal setting while experiencing regional gastronomy.

    • SESSION II: “Arabic and the Digital Shift: Media, Technology, and New Spaces for Engagement”: This panel will explore how modern media platforms and digital technologies are reshaping the Arabic language landscape.
      In-Person
      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters

      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters

      UNESCO Headquarters

      The event will take place in Room IV.
      356

      Focus: This panel will explore how modern media platforms and digital technologies are reshaping the Arabic language landscape. It will examine how Arabic is used across traditional and digital media, including social platforms, podcasts, online broadcasting, and edtech tools, and how these spaces can expand access, support inclusive participation, and engage younger and more diverse audiences.

      Key Discussion Points:
      • Role of social media, digital storytelling, and podcasts in promoting Arabic
      • Arabic content creation in online journalism and satellite media
      • Media literacy and digital inclusion in Arabic-speaking contexts
      • Use of tech tools (e.g., AI, mobile apps) for Arabic language learning and communication

    • SESSION III: “Arabic in Action: Interdisciplinary Pathways for Global Impact ”: This panel will take an interdisciplinary approach to exploring both the challenges and opportunities facing one of the world’s most widely spoken languages.
      In-Person
      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters

      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters

      UNESCO Headquarters

      The event will take place in Room IV.
      356

      Focus: This panel will take an interdisciplinary approach to exploring both the challenges and opportunities facing one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. In a rapidly transforming world, it will consider how the Arabic language is evolving across generations and systems. Bringing together experts from academia, international organizations, and higher education, the session will examine how Arabic can continue to shape global knowledge systems and contribute to inclusive and forward-looking linguistic futures.

      Key Discussion Points:
      • Evolving role of Arabic in education, technology, and identity
      • Foresight and long-term planning in language policy
      • Interdisciplinary collaboration for advancing Arabic in global academia
      • Policy approaches to strengthen Arabic’s future worldwide.

    • CLOSING REMARKS: The event will conclude with closing remarks to wrap up the day’s exchanges and acknowledge the contributions of all participants.
      In-Person
      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters

      Fontenoy/Floor: RdC Mezzanine-Salle IV - UNESCO Headquarters

      UNESCO Headquarters

      The event will take place in Room IV.
      356

      The programme will conclude with closing remarks to wrap up the day’s exchanges and acknowledge the contributions of all participants.

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