13.1. Organisations, having legal capacity and applying for International Membership, must give evidence in their membership application of their exclusively international objectives and information about … Read More
Article 12 | Associate Members (AMs)
12.1. Any national or regional organisation which does not meet the criteria to become an Ordinary Member, or cannot become an Ordinary Member because there … Read More
Article 11 | Ordinary Members (OMs)
11.1. Any recognised or registered national organisation of the deaf, with legal status, and that has an established position in its country, its majority of … Read More
Article 10 | Membership Categories
10.1. World Federation of the Deaf shall have the following membership categories: a) Ordinary Members (OMs) b) Associate Members (AMs) c) International Members (INTMs) d) … Read More
Article 9 | Support for the Activities
9.1. For its activities the WFD can raise funds by collecting membership fees from the various groups of members. 9.2. WFD can establish funds, receive … Read More
Article 7 | Aims
7.1. In accordance with the principles and objectives of the United Nations (UN) Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights including the Convention on the … Read More
Article 6 | Languages
6.1. International Sign shall be used at all WFD meetings. 6.2. English shall be used in the minutes, correspondence and printed materials. 6.3. The registration … Read More
Article 5 | Flag
5.1. The flag of the organisation is white with the WFD symbol at its centre. On the upper left corner are the letters FMS and … Read More
Article 4 | Relationships
4.1. WFD shall develop and maintain official relations with the United Nations and its specialised agencies and organisations. WFD shall also cooperate with other international … Read More
Article 3 | Status
3.1. WFD is an international non-governmental, non-profit organisation and does not discriminate against any organisation or individual on the basis of abilities, disabilities, gender, age, … Read More