It is with great joy and pride that the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) announces the presentation of an honorary Doctor of Laws honoris … Read More
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) elections
Elections of the CRPD Committee 2012 What does the CRPD Committee do and why is it important for you to be active? Hello! My name … Read More
Making a Difference: Deaf Peace Corps Volunteers
The Gallaudet University Museum opened “Making a Difference: Deaf Peace Corps Volunteers” in the Weyerhaeuser Family Gallery and Exhibition Hall of the I. King Jordan … Read More
14th World Deaf Magicians Festival
Finnish Association of the Deaf (FAD) is to have direct live broadcast on 14th World Deaf Magicians Festival from 18.00 (6.00pm) today (23 April 2012). … Read More
WFD President’s message to members
¨ Dear WFD Ordinary Members, I have two big and important announcements to make today. First I would wish to share with you the great … Read More
International Disability Alliance (IDA) | Committee meetings this week in Athens, Greece
International Disability Alliance (IDA) is holding its Governing Body and some connected Committee meetings this week in Athens, Greece. WFD is a member of IDA … Read More
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol in International Sign is now available on the WFD’s website.
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is an international human rights instrument of the United Nations, which protects the rights and … Read More
World Federation of the Deaf signed historic agreement with North Korean disability organisation
Press Release [uds-billboard name=”north-korean-disability-organisation”] World Federation of the Deaf has, as the first international disability organisation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for … Read More
BSL Symposium
The British Deaf Association (BDA) is organising their event, BSL Symposium that will take place in London, United Kingdom on 19 March 2012 to recognise … Read More