Tag: Language rights
Turkey Grants Religious Authority Power Over Quran Translations
New Law Expands Diyanet’s Oversight
Earlier this month, Turkey enacted a law that gives the country’s Directorate of Religious Affairs, or Diyanet, the authority to...
A Historical Framework of Language Access Rights in the United States
In this interview, Michael Mulé discusses the historical framework of language access in the United States, common counterarguments, and the use of automatic translation technologies in language access contexts. Interviewee Deema Jaradat then provides key takeaways from this interview and shares some closing thoughts.
Language Rights as Human Rights
In this interview, the organizers of Global Language Advocacy Days discuss their dedication to creating a world where language is valued as a fundamental right — central to identity, community, and access to essential services.
Why Linguists Should Know About Language Access Policies
Deema Jaradat provides an overview of language access laws in the United States and argues that knowledge of these policies can help linguists improve not only their own employment opportunities, but also outcomes for their clients and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals across the country.
Abduweli Ayup
Scholar and activist Abduweli Ayup was imprisoned in China for his work promoting the language rights of Uyghur people and other ethnic groups. In this interview, he discusses his background and motivations, and offers some words of encouragement for language rights defenders everywhere.