ELEN Press Releases
ELEN calls for new European Strategic Framework for European endangered and minoritised languages..
ELEN has called for a new European Strategic Framework for European endangered and minoritised languages at the recent EESC Civil Society Week. ELEN Secretary-General Davyth Hicks called for new measures in the March 5th session on building resilience along with NGOs...
ELEN set for EESC Civil Society Week 2026
From Monday March 2nd to Thursday March 5th 2026, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will bring together the main European civil society organisations from across Europe to discuss, debate and contribute to shaping the future of democracy and building...
UN Special Rapporteur for Minorities slams EU for its lack of protection of European minoritized languages.
Speaking in Brussels today, the UN Special Rapporteur for Minority Issues, Nicolas Levrat, strongly criticised the EU over its double standards regarding minority protection in general and the continuing lack of protection for European minoritized and endangered...
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The project aims to identify the current challenges faced by speakers of minoritised languages, both officially recognized and unrecognized, and to develop solutions that support their protection, use, and promotion.
Participants are invited to share their opinions, knowledge, and experiences, in order to help safeguard linguistic diversity in Europe.
Participation in the survey is completely anonymous and voluntary.
The survey has 4 language versions, Gaelic, Irish, Polish and English, and a video explainer in each language, all of which are on the Fosterlang website, see: https://fosterlang.al.uw.edu.pl/fosterlang-survey-have-your-say-on-linguistic-diversity-in-europe/
The Gaelic version is below.
#Fosterlang
@followers Conradh na Gaeilge Comunn na Gàidhlig An Dream Dearg Nuacht Ghaeilge Tuairisc Seachdain na Gàidhlig Fís an Phobail Meitheal Pleanála Teanga an Iarthuaiscirt Pleanáil Teanga Chloich Cheann Fhaola Ceòlas Fèisean nan Gàidheal An Taigh Cèilidh Oor Vyce Bòrd na Gàidhlig
Across Europe, many communities take part in relay-style runs that celebrate and support their languages. These initiatives bring together people, associations and local organisations who collectively carry a symbolic baton or message across towns and cities over several days.
They all share a common idea: making languages visible in public space through participation, movement and community engagement.
From Korrika (Euskara), Correllengua (Català), Redadeg (Brezhoneg), La Passem (Occitan), Correlingua (Galego), Corsa Aran per sa Lengua (Aranés), Currilingua (Corsu), Rith (Gaeilge), Ras yr Iaith (Cymraeg) to Ruitheam na Gàidhlig (Gàidhlig), each one connects people through collective action.
Every kilometre helps to keep a language alive 🏃🏽♂️➡️
AEK Ar Redadeg Correllengua Euskalgintzaren Kontseilua Plataforma per la Llengua A Mesa pola Normalización Lingüística IEO 31 Cullittivu Parlemu Corsu Cymdeithas yr Iaith Acció Cultural del País Valencià Obra Cultural Balear @followers Eurolang
#LanguageDiversity #LinguisticRights #CulturalHeritage #EndangeredLanguages #ELEN
