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'Language is the existence of every nation': Mizgin Hesko

Mizgin Hesko (author)

International Mother Language Day is celebrated every year on 21st February for the promotion of language and cultural diversity and multilingualism. Mother Language Day recognizes that language and multilingualism can promote engagement, with the goal of continuous development focusing on ensuring that no one is left behind. To talk about the importance of this Day and particularly the Kurdish language, we speak to writer and poet Mizgin Hesko.


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International Mother Language Day is celebrated every year on 21st February for the promotion of language and cultural diversity and multilingualism. Mother Language Day recognizes that language and multilingualism can promote engagement, with the goal of continuous development focusing on ensuring that no one is left behind. To talk about the importance of this Day and particularly the Kurdish language, we speak to writer and poet Mizgin Hesko.



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