Global Roadmap for Multilingualism in the Digital Era: Advancing the Role of Language Technologies

The UNESCO Global Roadmap for Multilingualism in the Digital Era explains who must act and collaborate to ensure linguistic diversity in the digital world—governments, researchers, communities, and industries all share responsibility. It defines what must be achieved: equitable access to language technologies that empower every person, regardless of language or modality, including signed and haptic forms. The document situates where these efforts take place—across global, regional, and national levels, within an open, inclusive digital ecosystem. It highlights when the call for action emerged, linking it to the 2025 LT4All Conference and the ongoing International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032). Finally, it clarifies why this roadmap matters: to prevent language loss, uphold linguistic rights as human rights, and create a sustainable, multilingual digital future where all communities can communicate, innovate, and thrive through responsible, collaborative, and ethical language technology development.