By Guillaume Deneufbourg, FIT President It is a true pleasure to introduce the latest issue of Translatio. This edition is particularly special, as it is the first one produced entirely by the new editorial team assembled for this mandate. I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone on this Standing Committee
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Left to right: Carol Bereuter, Anne Carnot, Nathalie Joffre, Ségolène Busch (Deputy Secretary General), Deborah Fortain, Agnès Bousteau (Chair), Isabelle Kobayashi (Secretary General), Véronique Duchene (Vice-Chair), Eddy-Pierre Larra (Assistant Treasurer), and Valérie Vulliard (Treasurer). By the SFT Board 2026 elections of SFT representatives Every October, members of the Société française des traducteurs (SFT) vote to
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By Elvira Iannone, Secretary for Public Affairs (BDÜ) The fact that German legislation lacks a definition for self-employment has been widely known for more than 20 years, and the consequences of this gap are becoming increasingly serious. Translators and interpreters are particularly affected, since 80–90% of members of Germany’s Federal Association of Interpreters and
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By Lee Yacoumis, Strategic Engagement Manager (NAATI) In 2026, the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) will deliver its first national consumer awareness campaign – an ambitious, multilingual initiative focused on strengthening the role of certified interpreters in Australia’s health system. NAATI’s Certification System underpins the quality and integrity of Australia’s translator
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By Hugo Lopez, Communications Assistant (OTTIAQ) On 3 February, the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes du Québec (OTTIAQ) launched its fourth awareness campaign, a major initiative aiming to inform the public about the limitations of AI and promote the expertise of OTTIAQ-certified translators, terminologists and interpreters. The campaign, developed by creative agency Camden, is
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Photo of the Houses of Parliament, by Dean Evans The Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) has been active on several policy fronts in early 2026, making the case for language education and the value of professional linguists. By Sara Robertson, Chief Executive (ITI) The ITI began 2026 with a significant push on
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Delegates from over 17 countries at AITCO 2026 in Nairobi – a tradition of global connection By Nebought Kalwila, Technology Committee Chairperson (EAITA) For the East Africa Interpreters and Translators Association (EAITA), each Africa International Translation Conference (AITCO) represents more than an annual gathering; it is proof that language professionals across continents can come
Esraa Adel Fattah, Director of Communications and Partnerships (SATA) By Esraa Adel Fattah, Director of Communications and Partnerships (SATA) On 29 January 2026, under a radiant full moon in Riyadh, translators gathered for the third edition of Liwan Al-Tarjama, a cultural evening organised by the Saudi Arabian Translation Association (SATA). With the theme ‘Six Years
By Defeng LI (FIT Asia, University of Macau) and Junhuan Liu (TAC) The Asian Regional Centre of the International Federation of Translators (FIT Asia) launched its Global Online Lecture Series on 9 December 2025, with the first session delivered by Mr Gao Anming, Executive Vice President and Secretary General of the Translators Association of China (TAC),
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Translatio 2026 no. 1 Publication Director: Guillaume Deneufbourg. Copy editors: Irina Chaveco, Marie-Louise Desfray, Alice Gallori, Kegan Gates, Philippa Hammond, Rouba Hassan, Anne Larchet, Astrid Mélite, Sandrine Merle, Elisabeth Monrozier, Isabel Sacco. Translators: Irina Chaveco, Marie-Louise Desfray, Rouba Hassan, Mariela Iñiguez, Astrid Mélite, Sandrine Merle, Elisabeth Monrozier, Inmaculada Ortiz, Isabel Sacco. Contact: translatio@fit-ift.org © Fédération
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