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Celebrating Cyrillic Alphabet Day: Why Scripts, Subtitles, and Language Diversity Matter

Every year on May 24, millions of people across Eastern Europe and beyond celebrate Cyrillic Alphabet Day, also known as the Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius. The holiday honors the two Byzantine brothers who developed the Glagolitic alphabet, which later inspired the Cyrillic script used today in languages such as Bulgarian, Serbian, Russian, Ukrainian,…

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International Mother Language Day: How Can Captions and Subtitles Support Linguistic Diversity?

International Mother Language Day commemorates the events of 1952 in what is now Bangladesh. At the time, the government of Pakistan declared Urdu as the sole national language, despite the fact that the majority of the population in East Pakistan spoke Bangla (Bengali). On February 21, 1952, students and activists took to the streets in…

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Legendagem como Ferramenta para Alcançar o Mercado Global

Se você é um criador independente de conteúdo audiovisual no Brasil, provavelmente já enfrentou o desafio de fazer sua obra alcançar novos públicos. Em um mercado global e altamente competitivo, colocar legendas em português ou em outras línguas em seus vídeos deixou de ser apenas um diferencial — tornou-se uma necessidade estratégica. Neste artigo, vamos…

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Subtitles on Amara.org: Public, Enterprise, and Professional Services Explained

At Amara.org, our mission is to make video content accessible to people everywhere through captions and subtitles. We understand that different creators and organizations have different needs, which is why we provide multiple pathways to create subtitles: Each of these options serves a unique purpose. Understanding the differences helps ensure that you choose the right…

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Sous-titres, transcriptions et traductions : l’artisanat numérique pour une accessibilité universelle 🌍

Si vous êtes actif sur la scène numérique internationale, vous avez sûrement déjà croisé une vidéo ou un podcast passionnant… mais dans une langue que vous ne maîtrisez pas. Frustrant, non ? Et si vous êtes créateur de contenu, vous avez probablement pensé à élargir votre audience… mais comment toucher un public qui ne parle…

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Bridging Access to Information with Captions and Subtitles: Celebrating International Day for Universal Access to Information (28 September)

Each year on 28 September, the world marks the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI)—a vital observance designated by UNESCO to promote the fundamental right of every individual to seek, receive, and impart information.  Originally proclaimed by UNESCO in 2015 and later endorsed by the UN General Assembly in 2019, this day highlights…

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