Inclusion through language- migrant women as active agents. Examples of Third Mission activities

There is an increasing prominence given to the so-called third-mission role of universities beyond the traditional core functions of teaching and research.Globalization and migration are two leading topics in international, national and local debates as new challenges and the need to give an answer.Communication is a key element as a large part of the migrant population brings with them practically unknown languages and cultures.These Languages of Lesser Diffusion (LLD) are a barrier to information, health, and other necessary services, making migrants even more vulnerable.There is an increase in interest of civil society to get involved in the advancement/ improvement of multilingual/multicultural societies, however migration policies do not currently take language planning into much consideration.This article explores and analyses two actions as examples of the third-mission role of the University of Alcal and FITISPos.The main focus is in the social engagement of all stakeholders to facilitate quality communication through the role language-migrant women as active agents.