Photography is essentially a form of communication which could be used as a communication media between people from diverse cultures and languages. On the other side, with the advancements of digital technologies, photography has already been democratized as one of the most accessible art forms.

The 21 February Photo Contest 2012 is an international photography contest observing the International Mother Language Day 2012. This photo contest is focused with the same goals, as obtained by the UNESCO for the International Mother Language Day, to promote the importance of linguistic, cultural diversity and multilingualism.