As the world becomes more interconnected, the significance of multilingualism and safeguarding linguistic diversity has increased.

Multilingualism plays a pivotal role in fostering social development by promoting inclusion, preserving cultural heritage, as well as empowering marginalized and indigenous communities.

The catalytic effect of multilingualism on social development is evident in its promotion of inclusivity, safeguarding of cultural heritage, and empowerment of marginalized communities.

Language technologies are pivotal in harnessing the power of multilingualism.

From simple tools facilitating cross-linguistic communication to complex machine translation systems, these technologies enable access to information in native languages while fostering cross-cultural understanding.

UNESCO's efforts in advancing language technologies align with its mandate to preserve endangered languages and promote linguistic diversity.

Organized within the framework of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL 2022-2032) and to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of International Mother Language Day 2025, the second edition of LT4All (LT4All ), organized by UNESCO, the International Language Resources Association (ELRA) and its Special Interest Group on Under-resourced languages (SIGUL), the event aims to further the agenda of language technologies with a focus on community empowerment.

The goal is to harness technology not only to advance itself but also to support and enhance individuals' capabilities.

In this context, UNESCO adopted the 2003 Recommendation concerning the Promotion and Use of Multilingualism and Universal Access to Cyberspace to underscore the importance of multilingualism in the digital age.

Recognizing the internet's global reach and its potential for fostering development through enhanced access to information, this recommendation calls for legislative, technical, and other measures to promote multilingualism in cyberspace.