Translators’ Manifesto

The Translators’ Manifesto is a declaration by translators emphasizing their professionalism, expertise, and responsibility. It advocates for respect and recognition of translators’ skills, highlights the importance of accuracy and fidelity to the original text, and urges appreciation of their nuanced work across languages and cultures. The manifesto also stresses the ethical obligation to ensure clear, faithful communication and to uphold the integrity of the source material, while acknowledging the complexities involved in translation, including cultural context and language subtleties. Overall, it calls for greater acknowledgment of translators’ critical role in facilitating understanding across diverse languages.