On World Hearing Day, Let’s Remember to Sign! Every year on 3rd March 2021, World Hearing Day (WHD) is celebrated. The theme for WHD 2021 … Read More
WFD News – February 21
The Legal Recognition of National Sign Languages The World Federation of the Deaf is pleased to present this infographic with information on United Nations Member States … Read More
70th Anniversary
The WFD celebrates its 70th Anniversary in 2021. We have launched this special 70th Anniversary logo to commemorate our 70 years of work for sign … Read More
WFD News – January 21
The WFD celebrates its 70th Anniversary! See more info We have launched this special 70th Anniversary logo to commemorate our 70 years of work for … Read More
From a Challenging 2020 to a Celebratory 2021!
Our 2020 brought new challenges and new opportunities! 2020 saw new challenges for global deaf communities and the World Federation of the Deaf quickly mobilized … Read More
The Legal Recognition of National Sign Languages
Deaf people worldwide have historically faced, and continue to face, discrimination with regard to the use of their national sign languages. This includes barriers to … Read More
CRPD Committee Elections
The WFD contacted all candidates for the upcoming CRPD Committee elections. Over 3/4ths of those who responded replied to our three questions. These are the … Read More
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New Executive Director
The World Federation of the Deaf is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Pamela Molina as its new Executive Director. Ms. Molina brings extensive knowledge … Read More