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03/10/2023
Refugees, asylum seekers, immigration

Language Access Inequality Undermines Human Rights

Language access inequality is a glaring issue that disproportionately affects asylum seekers and refugees. Machine translation is not capable of conveying what human translators can, and institutionalizing computer translation programs in public sectors can create disastrous consequences. This article discusses the importance of human translators in sensitive contexts and suggests ways to address language access inequality.
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08/12/2022
Translation vs Interpreting

Translation vs. Interpreting

The terms ‘Translation’ and ‘Interpretation’ – or ‘Interpreting’ – are often used interchangeably outside the Localisation Industry. Clients often come to us because they need "translation services for a conference". But there is no such service. One of the main, and most obvious differences between translation and interpreting is between the written and the spoken word. We translate texts, manuals, novels, but we interpret at meetings, conferences and workshops. Yes, translation is written, while interpreting is oral. However, this is not the only difference.
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