Who We Are
FIT is the Federation of professional associations of interpreters, translators, and terminologists working in areas as diverse as literary, scientific and technical spheres, the public service, court and legal settings, conference interpreting, media and diplomatic fields and academia.
The goal of the Federation is to promote professionalism in the disciplines it represents. It constantly seeks to improve conditions for the profession worldwide and to uphold translators’ rights and freedom of expression.
FIT supports members and the profession at an international level, building community, visibility and a sustainable future for the profession.
Working together to consolidate a united, sustainable, recognised profession to fulfil the expanding global need for translation, associations benefit from both local and international activities coordinated by a federation with global presence and established connections.
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International Translation Day
Every year, translators, interpreters, and terminologists worldwide come together to celebrate International Translation Day on 30 September, the feast of St. Jerome, the patron saint of translators. FIT Council selects a unifying theme and poster design that FIT members can use to promote the day. As it has each year, for over 35 years, FIT encourages members to use our annual theme as the basis for their ITD celebrations.
An historic milestone was reached in 2017 when the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted Resolution A/RES/71/288, recognizing the vital role of professional translation in connecting nations and fostering peace, understanding, and development. In the same resolution, the United Nations declared 30 September as UN International Translation Day, a day now celebrated across the entire UN network.
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