Translation

Our translation service has a reputation for combining high quality and rapid turnaround.

To work with us, translators must meet demanding criteria: they must be fully qualified, be native speakers of the target language, know the subject area well, combine accuracy and elegance, and know to copy-edit and proofread. They must also be prepared to work long hours to deliver to our clients’ exacting schedules.

We regularly translate into and from all the official UN languages – English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian and Chinese – and also offer Portuguese and other languages on occasion. On request, we can review translations done by others.

We have gained a special reputation for our work on multi-language editions, often delivering these complex projects to tight deadlines. We frequently integrate translation with copy-editing, layout and proofreading and support our work in this area with dedicated project management. 

View a selection of published works we’ve translated.

Read our guidelines on how to manage these projects.