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Have you heard the buzz about Women in Localization’s BookBuzz? BookBuzz is a series of educational events that examine topics that are top of mind in the localization industry. Authors discuss their book with a W.L. host, as well as other topics relevant to our industry, including globalization, localization, user experience, and translation. In the […]

The conversation around workplace culture, mental health, and well-being has shifted. What was once seen as a “nice to have” is now recognized as a priority for every organization and individual. At Women in Localization (W.L.), our mission has always been to support the advancement of women and the localization industry. The Mental Health & […]

Dr. Nadja Ruhl, Program Director of Women in Localization’s Global Community, shares her personal experience. Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why should I spend my time volunteering? What’s in it for me?” That’s a fair question. Having volunteered with Women in Localization (W.L.) for almost three years, I can confidently say I have never […]

At Women in Localization (W.L.), we believe that strong communities are built not only through shared knowledge and professional development, but also through empathy, compassion, and support. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new initiative for our members in 2025: our Mental Health & Wellness (MH&W) Program. This initiative is designed […]

It has always been important for Women in Localization (W.L.) to provide mentoring opportunities for its members, as this is essential for their professional growth and development. What originally started as a manual matching initiative has evolved over time into a sophisticated, tech-driven mentoring platform that connects mentors and mentees across the globe. In 2023, […]

Have you heard the buzz about Women in Localization’s BookBuzz? BookBuzz is a series of educational events that examine topics that are top of mind in the localization industry. Authors discuss their book with a W.L. host, as well as other topics relevant to our industry, including globalization, localization, user experience, and translation. In the […]

Have you heard the buzz about Women in Localization’s BookBuzz? BookBuzz is a series of educational events that examine topics that are top of mind in the localization industry. Authors discuss their book with a W.L. host, as well as other topics relevant to our industry, including globalization, localization, user experience, and translation. In the […]

Whether it’s a direct line to getting a job in the industry or simply the way we change due to our roles here, being a part of Women in Localization has been life-changing for many of our members and volunteers. Here, we advocate for women’s empowerment and gender equality, which really only means that we […]

Knowledge is power. Admittedly, that’s a bit of a cliché but bear with me. I’ve worked in machine translation and post-editing (MTPE) for almost 20 years. I have witnessed firsthand the many changes that have culminated in the neural machine translation technology we know today. From implementing rules-based machine translation for a leading manufacturer of […]

The localization industry is unique. It couples the highly specialized skill sets and ingenuity of professional linguists with the potential of machine learning and artificial intelligence. At its core, localization is vital to accessibility and inclusivity in the 21st century. This has all become especially clear to me in my first few months in the […]