Vale Elena Down
The International Disability Alliance (IDA) and the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) was saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Ms. Elena Down, … Read More
WFD News – President’s message in the February Newsletter
Busy times Last year between August and December, 2016, I travelled to visit 14 countries in Europe, Asia and USA in my voluntary role as … Read More
WFD Conference organisers proudly present: International Keynote Presenter Victoria Manning
Victoria Manning grew up with an older deaf brother in an academic-focused family. She gained a bachelor’s degree in Wellington, New Zealand followed by a … Read More
6th WFDYS Junior Camp Update and WFDYS Board composition
6th WFDYS Junior Camp Update The 6th WFDYS Junior Camp is being hosted by Deaf Youth Australia. The camp organising committee has thrown their wonderful … Read More
Fighting for Deaf people’s right to drive in Guyana
The traffic laws of Guyana do not disallow deaf persons from obtaining a driving licence – unless the officer decides that deaf drivers are ‘a … Read More
Renew your membership for a stronger WFD!
The WFD would like to thank all of you for your generous contribution in the past. Your membership has enabled us to accomplish important milestones. … Read More
Positive news: Two grant decisions received enabling the WFD international human rights work in its current scope
The WFD is pleased to share news with you that funding for the year 2017 has been secured both for the general operations from … Read More
Update on the ‘WFD Human Rights in Maghreb Region’ Project
The ‘WFD Human Rights in Maghreb Region’ project, funded by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, was launched in March 2016. So far, two capacity … Read More
3 new members to the WFD-WASLI International Sign Interpreter Accreditation
The WFD and the World Association of the Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI) are pleased to welcome the successful candidates who have applied for the WFD-WASLI … Read More