The WFD was one of the organisations issuing a statement at the Opening of the 16th session of the CRPD Committee in Geneva, Switzerland, on … Read More
IWD 2016 will take place under the theme With Sign Language, I am Equal´ from 19 to 25 September.
First launched in 1958 in Rome, Italy, IWD takes place annually on the last week of September. A truly global event, IWD is the only … Read More
IWD 2016 will take place under the theme “With Sign Language, I am Equal” from 19 to 25 September.
First launched in 1958 in Rome, Italy, IWD takes place annually on the last week of September. A truly global event, IWD is the only … Read More
WFD Honorary President Dr Yerker Andersson passed away in Frederick, Maryland, USA on 18 July 2016
WFD Honorary President Dr Yerker Andersson passed away in Frederick, Maryland, USA on 18 July 2016. The WFD expresses its deepest condolences to his wife, … Read More
WFD Honorary President Dr Yerker Andersson passed away in Frederick, Maryland, USA on 18 July 2016
WFD Honorary President Dr Yerker Andersson passed away in Frederick, Maryland, USA on 18 July 2016. The WFD expresses its deepest condolences to his wife, … Read More
CRPD Committee Elections 2016: Deaf Sign Language user Valery Rukhledev elected
The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is pleased for the election of a first ever deaf sign language user to the CRPD Committee. Dr … Read More
WFD Statement at the 9th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD
Good morning distinguished guests, delegates and representatives, My name is Kaisa Alanne and I am a member of the Board of the World Federation of … Read More
CRPD Committee Elections 2016: Deaf Sign Language user Valery Rukhledev elected
The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is pleased for the election of a first ever deaf sign language user to the CRPD Committee. Dr … Read More
WFD Statement at the 9th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD
Good morning distinguished guests, delegates and representatives, My name is Kaisa Alanne and I am a member of the Board of the World Federation of … Read More
WFD President Colin Allen becomes chair-elect of the International Disability Alliance
Mr Colin Allen, President of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) since July 2011 and a WFD board member since 2003, today became Chair-elect … Read More