World Translation Day 2026, observed on September 30, is being celebrated with a variety of events in France and online by the French Society of Translators (SFT), a professional organization representing translators and interpreters across the country. This year’s theme, "Diversity of Languages and Language Rights: The Power of Being Understood," highlights the importance of linguistic diversity and the right of individuals to be understood in their own language. The SFT, established in 1947 and with nearly 1,400 members, is organizing a series of events from September 21 to October 17. These events will include conferences, roundtables, workshops, professional meetings, and cultural activities aimed at promoting the role of translators and interpreters in society. The International Federation of Translators (FIT), a global organization representing translation professionals, will kick off its international celebrations on September 29 with a webinar titled "Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights." The webinar will feature experts from various institutions, including the World Intellectual Property Organization, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Saudi Arabia, the Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma, and Translation Commons. Registration for the webinar is expected to open soon, offering participants the opportunity to engage with global perspectives on language rights and diversity. In France, events will begin on September 21 in Chambord, where the Centre-Val de Loire delegation will host a visit designed as a cultural exchange for professionals in the field. On September 26 in Paris, the Île-de-France delegation will hold a meeting titled "Training Interpreters to Ensure Access to Rights for Allophone Populations: Necessity, Challenges, and Perspectives," focusing on the role of interpreters in helping non-native speakers access their rights. On September 30, the SFT will host a national webinar to discuss its operations, missions, and activities in translation and interpretation. In Nice, the PACA and Corsica delegation, along with the Corsica delegation, will bring together specialists to explore the theme of linguistic diversity, language rights, and the role of translators and interpreters. On the same day, the World delegation will organize virtual meetings connecting professionals in translation and interpretation from around the world with representatives of other professional associations. On October 2 in Dijon, the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté delegation, in partnership with the Bourgogne Europe University, will dedicate a day to the relationship between translation and creativity, featuring conferences, roundtables, practical workshops, translation contests, and exchange sessions. Additional events are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, extending the program until October 17.