2.1. The organisation’s legal seat is located in Helsinki, Finland. Its area of operations are international in scope.
Article 1 | Name
1.1. The official name is World Federation of the Deaf (registered association) hereafter referred to as WFD.
The Flemish Sign Language community celebrates 5 years Flemish Sign Language recognition
Maartje De Meulder On April 26th 2006, Flemish Sign Language (VGT) was recognised. The Flemish Parliament unanimously approved a decree which recognised VGT as the … Read More
The 2nd GOOD FELLOWSHIP – Our 2nd International Deaf Meeting in Pyongyang
DPRK on August 11th 2010 One month after the 1st visit of the President of WFD, Mr. Dr. Markku Jokinen, and the sign language interpreter, … Read More
Japan earthquake and tsunami
It is with great sadness that the WFD learnt about the earthquake which struck the north-east of Japan on 11 March 2011 causing a tsunami … Read More
Swiss Federation of the Deaf Annual General Assembly
Annual General Assembly of the Delegates of the Swiss Federation of the Deaf (SGB-FSS) will take place in Mendrisio (Ticino) the Saturday 7th of May, … Read More
Article 8 | Activities
8.1. WFD pursues its objectives by guiding and supporting the activities of its members, supporting the establishment of new organisations when necessary: a) taking initiatives … Read More
Afghanistan National Association of the Deaf
Afghanistan National Association of the Deaf P.O. Box 5596 Kabul Afghanistan SMS: +93 79 469947 E-Mail: anad_af@hotmail.com