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Explore the foundational documents behind Afro-Creole Languages Week.

The Declaration calls for the formal recognition and protection of Afro-Creole languages, while the Code turns these principles into practical commitments for communities, schools, businesses and institutions

Click here to download the Afro-Creole Languages Declaration.

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THE AFRO-CREOLE LANGUAGES DECLARATION

A policy-grounded declaration calling for Afro-Creole languages to be formally recognised as Africa’s extended linguistic heritage and sovereign knowledge systems. Click to read and download the full Declaration.

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THE AFRO-CREOLE LANGUAGES CODE

A practical companion to the Afro-Creole Languages Declaration, setting out six commitments for communities, schools, businesses and institutions: Recognise, Respect, Include, Transmit, Build and Celebrate.