Celebrating International Translation Day

This September, we celebrated International Translation Day (ITD) at RWS. 

We celebrated not only the skill and dedication of our language specialists but, above all, the trust they build. It is this trust, born from human expertise, cultural insight, and empathy, that enables our clients to communicate with authenticity and confidence. 

Translators play an essential role in connecting people, cultures and ideas across the world. They create a bridge between linguistic and cultural barriers by enabling global access to knowledge, technology and communication, by allowing cultural nuances to be preserved, and by being a driver of equity and progress in the digital era. 

As one of our valued external partners, we want to share with you some of the thoughts of our colleagues around this year’s ITD theme of human trust. 

Boštjan Jazbec, Translation Line Manager, Slovenia 

On this International Translation Day, we celebrate the ‘silent bridge builders’ that enable global communication, our valued translators. For RWS, it’s not just about speed or scale, it’s about delivering language one can trust through colleagues one can trust.

Damian Smoliński, Translation Line Manager, Poland 

A translator’s role goes far beyond converting words; it is about understanding meaning, conveying intention, and fostering connection between people. Translation is not just a transaction of words. It is a human act of interpretation, connection, and trust. 

Marianna Seimenoglou, Senior Language Manager, Greece 

On International Translation Day, we celebrate the trust that connects people, languages and cultures. This year’s theme reminds us that while technology transforms our industry, it is human expertise, creativity, and empathy that give translation its true meaning. In this day we honor translators everywhere, the guardians of trust and the voices of humanity. With innovation at our side, we contribute to making our world more inclusive, connected and peaceful. 

Thank you for walking this incredible journey with us!