Language and data-driven humanitarian action: 5 takeaways from a recent global discussion
In one word, what comes to mind when you think about language and data collection? Challenging, expensive, necessary. These are
TWB Community Survey Results 2020 are out!
In September 2020 we conducted a survey of our translator community. As a community, you told us that you are
Conversations avec des chatbots : aider les populations de la RDC à accéder à des informations multilingues sur la COVID-19
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Eight plain language tips for writers and translators on International Plain Language Day
Two weeks after International Translators Day it’s time to acknowledge International Plain Language Day. TWB’s plain-language adviser, Kate Murphy sees
Community translation supports the COVID-19 response
Translators play a key role in slowing the spread and supporting people through the pandemic. So much so that the
Conversations with chatbots: helping people in the DRC access multilingual COVID-19 information
“How is coronavirus different from Ebola?” “What are the symptoms of Corona?” “How many times a day should I wash
The latest from TWB’s language technology initiative
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COVID-19 rumors highlight the need for facts  
Disseminating clear, accurate and accessible information in a language that people understand is critical to tackling misinformation and slowing the
সাইনবোর্ডের ভাষা: ক‍্যাম্পের ভেতরে রোহিঙ্গা শরণার্থীদের…রাস্তা খুঁজে পেতে সাহায‍্য করার জন‍্য
This blog is also in English: 'Signage language: helping Rohingya refugees find their way.' বাংলাদেশের রোহিঙ্গা শরণার্থীদের আমরা যে প্রশ্নটি
Clarity is the overlooked opportunity in the rush to produce COVID-19 information
Clarity is an important but often overlooked factor in COVID-19 communication. The World Health Organization, UNHCR, and the Centers for