Serafín M. Coronel-Molina has been appointed as an Expert Member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Ad-hoc Group 3: Recognition, Status, and Implementation of Policy for Indigenous Languages. This group is tasked with mapping the recognition and status of Indigenous languages within language policies and analyzing how these policies are being implemented. The group operates as part of the Global Task Force for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL 2022-2032).

Coronel-Molina is a Professor of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, and International & Comparative Education in the School of Education, Director of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS), and Head Coordinator of the Global Indigenous Studies Network (GISN) within the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies.

"Being named an Expert Member of UNESCO recognizes my expertise in Indigenous languages and elevates my global profile,” Coronel-Molina said. “I will influence policies on Indigenous language documentation, recognition and revitalization, collaborate with global experts, and contribute to UNESCO's International Decade of Indigenous Languages. My work will guide sustainable language policies and shape global and international efforts to preserve Indigenous languages."

Read more about UNESCO at CLAC’s website.