European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages

The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages is an agreement established in 1992 to protect and promote languages spoken by smaller communities across Europe. It aims to ensure these languages are valued, preserved, and used in public life, education, and media, alongside the official languages of countries. The charter encourages governments to support linguistic diversity, helping minority languages thrive and remain a vital part of cultural identity. It recognizes that linguistic diversity enriches society and promotes mutual understanding among different cultural groups.