Theme: ''UNITED IN TRANSLATION.'' International TranslationDay 2021.
Congratulations to all translators, terminologists and interpreters throughout the world on this very special day. The publication date for this Q3 edition of Translatio was deliberately set for 30 September to coincide with your own celebrations of the brilliant and indispensable work translators, terminologists and interpreters do every day. A world without us is unthinkable! Today is your opportunity to pause for at least a few moments to pat yourself or your peers on the back and to acknowledge the importance of the efforts we make in facilitating communication between individuals, groups or even nations. FIT Council has chosen a very fitting title for this year’s International Translation Day: ‘United in Translation’. As we continue to struggle with the global pandemic and in what are trying times for many of us, it is evident from discussions with our member associations that there is an ever-greater need for national and international translators’ organisations. Put quite simply: we are stronger together! And, as I hinted at in my inaugural poem in Brisbane in 2017, language professionals can hardly be said to be a homogenous group. We come from all walks of life, our appearances differ wildly and, in my experience, we are strongly individualistic. Nevertheless, we stand united: To unite all in the field of translation Is a task bestowed on the Federation: To work together to bring together both region and nation By singing our praises And raising our gazes To highlight the plight of language workers Throughout the globe, Be they women in burqas Or a dude in a suit, Or translators working from their comfortable homes, And those less fortunate in conflict zones. As you will see, this edition of Translatio is filled with important information from FIT and its member associations. I would especially like to thank Argentina’s Carolina Bellino, winner of this year’s International Translation Day poster competition for her beautiful design. A special debt of gratitude also goes to chairperson Annette Schiller and the outgoing board of FIT Europe for the magnificent work they have done over the last four years. FIT’s Regional Centres play a crucial role within FIT and FIT Council wishes the new board every success! Happy reading and stay safe!
Happy International Translation Day 2021! Kevin Quirk president@fit-ift.org
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