My name is Dr. Joseph Murray and I am a board member of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and Chair of its Human … Read More
World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) Health Resources Initiative
Steps forward to health care for Deaf people worldwide Introduction Deaf decision makers have raised awareness about huge health challenges within Deaf populations in various … Read More
Summary Report from IDA Board Meeting (Kenya)
WFD President, Colin Allen gives a video summary of the International Disability Alliance (IDA) board meeting which was held for three days from 3 March … Read More
Changes in the email addresses of the WFD Secretariat members
WFD will start using a new email system and as a consequence the email addresses of the three WFD Secretariat members (Ms Meri Hyrske-Fischer, Ms … Read More
CRPD Committee Elections 2014
The Committee is a body of independent experts that monitors the implementation of the rights provided for under the Convention on the Rights of Persons … Read More
2013/2014 Happy Holidays
As 2013 comes to a close, the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) reflects on past successes, with appreciation to all who worked in partnership … Read More
Tribute to Nelson Mandela 1918 – 2013
World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and WFD Youth Section (WFDYS) My name is Wilma Newhoudt-Druchen, WFD Vice President from South Africa. My name is … Read More
WFD-WASLI Joint Statement about the Sign Language interpretation at Mandela’s memorial service
The memorial service for late South African President Nelson Mandela took place on Tuesday, 10 December 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The World Federation of … Read More
WFD Accomplishments: Looking back on 2013
The WFD Board has great pleasure in letting you know our accomplishments during 2013: [wptabs] [wptabtitle]WFD Board[/wptabtitle] [wptabcontent] Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the … Read More
Former WFD President Liisa Kauppinen receives 2013 United Nations Human Rights Award Prize
Former president of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), Liisa Kauppinen will receive the 2013 United Nations Human Rights Award Prize from the United … Read More