| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | International Translation Day 2025 observed on September 30. |
| Purpose | Honors translators, interpreters, and language professionals for bridging linguistic divides and fostering global cooperation. |
| Organizing Body | International Federation of Translators (FIT) established the day in 1991. |
| Historical Figure | St. Jerome (c. 347-420 CE), patron saint of translators, known for translating the Bible into Latin (Vulgate). |
| Key Contributions | Promotes multilingualism, facilitates international cooperation, advances knowledge, and strengthens cultural understanding. |
| UN's Role | The United Nations employs translators for its six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. |
| UN's Objective | Ensures accuracy and accessibility in diplomatic communications, treaties, and reports. |
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