International Federation of Translators

The International Federation of Translators (FIT - Fédération internationale des traducteurs ) is the worldwide umbrella organization of more than 100 national translators, interpreters and translators Terminologenverbände with more than 100,000 in 55 countries.

The association is committed to improving the working conditions of its members, for the protection of their rights, promote professional working practices and training and the freedom of expression in all countries. The FIT, which was founded in Paris in 1953 by Pierre -François Caillé, maintains consultative relations with UNESCO.

Objectives

The FIT has the following objectives:

  • Promoting interaction and cooperation between the Association of Translators, Interpreters and Terminologenverbänden
  • Promote the establishment of such associations in countries where there are as yet no
  • Information to member organizations on working conditions, translation technology, education and training, and any other job-related questions
  • Preservation and maintenance of good relations between all member associations in the interest of all translators
  • Respecting the moral and material rights of translators, interpreters and terminologists around the world.
  • Enforcement of recognition of the profession translators, interpreters and terminologists, their social status and the translational activity as a science and art.

Committee

Through the work of the FIT Committee of the governing body meets the diverse expectations of its member associations. Committees dealing with specific issues of the profession, including in the areas of media, literature, medicine, law, copyright, education and training, terminology and technology, culture and human rights.

Governing bodies

The highest governing body of the FIT is held every three years meeting of the member associations, the so-called statutorische Congress. He chooses the FIT Council, the FIT passes until the next World Congress and the Executive Board chooses. The work of the governing bodies is supported by the Committee, the Council and every three years the report annually to the Congress report. Following the statutory congress of the public conference will take place, one of the most important meeting of the translation industry.

Publications and Public Relations

The Journal of Babel and the info sheet translation published quarterly, Babel is scientifically oriented, with contributions from the world. Translatio is the information sheet of the FIT and reports on the activities of its member associations and FIT Committee.

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