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75 years of impacts

Founded on 23 September 1951, the WFD celebrates its 75th anniversary.

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Achieving Sign Language Rights for All

Our national sign languages are fundamental to the achievement of deaf people's human rights

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A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere

We work towards the full realisation of linguistic rights and human rights in all areas of life, with full recognition and implementation of these rights across local, national and international levels.

Advancing Rights for All
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Building a World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere!

With equal rights and opportunities, deaf people succeed.

Together we can achieve much

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