Since 1992, CLI has been at the forefront of shaping community interpreting into a recognized field of professional practice, research, and education.
By connecting interpreters, researchers, educators, and decision makers from around the world, we have been able to advance standards, research, and advocacy in public service interpreting.
We champion the belief that language should never be a barrier to accessing services. Community interpreters makes that possible.
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We build collaborative non-competitive communities where practitioners and stakeholders from different sectors and countries build lasting professional relationships.
We share research and real-world evidence through our internationally respected conferences and resource hub to help the field grow and improve.
By promoting professional standards and ethical practice, we support stronger training and higher-quality interpreting in public services.
We raise awareness so that institutions recognize language access as a practical step towards equity, social justice, and inclusion.
Professional associations representing community interpreting around the world
“I’ve been to 7 CLI conferences and have made amazing friends, built inspiring networks, and gained valuable insights from around the world.”
– Anonymous Member, Interpreter, Australia
28–30 November 2025 – Tokyo, JapanInternational Christian University (ICU) International Christian University (ICU), in collaboration with the Graduate School of..
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CLI's conferences have helped shape the profession for decades by bringing research, real-world practice, and institutional leadership into one conversation.
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CLI and its networks keep ideas moving across borders, sectors, and disciplines.
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We bring together evidence from research, lived experience, and professional standards so members can learn from each other, strengthen the field, and advocate for better language access.
Members are encouraged to post research and resources so the whole community can benefit.
On behalf of the major translator and interpreter associations worldwide, advocacy organizations, and academia, we..
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Critical Link International commends the actions of the Saint John refugee community in shedding..
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