2023 Review

2023 was a year focused on strengthening. Our 5 major achievements:  World’s Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf  Guidelines for Achieving Sign Language … Read More

Deaf Flag

Deaf Flag The WFD is pleased to announce that its 20th General Assembly has approved the deaf flag. The Deaf flag is a powerful symbol … Read More

Guidelines for Achieving Sign Language Rights

Guidelines for Achieving Sign Language Rights 60% of countries in the world have not legally recognised their national sign language. To support the advocacy work … Read More

WFD Congress Resolutions

The WFD Congresses are quadrennial international gatherings that bring together global communities with the common aim of learning about deaf people’s lives.  At these Congresses, … Read More

Declaration on the Rights of Deaf Children

Declaration on the Rights of Deaf Children At the WFD’s XXI General Assembly in South Korea, our members approved the Declaration on the Rights of … Read More