International Week of Deaf People

2026

Celebrating Identity, Culture, and Rights!

Theme for 2026:

Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights

21 to 27 September 2026

Blue outlined logo featuring two overlapping hands and concentric circles with "2026." Text below reads "International Day of Sign Languages.
Logo for International Week of Deaf People 2026, featuring two outlined hands, five coloured stars, circular lines, and bold blue text on a white background.

Our activities

  • Shine a Blue Light on Sign Languages

    To highlight the unity generated by national sign languages!

    Let's shine
  • Donate

    Support the Rights of Deaf People

    Your donation will make a real difference in the lives of deaf people around the world!

    Donate

    Previous editions

  • 2025

    No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights!

    2025
  • 2024

    A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere!

    2024
  • 2023

    A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere!

    2023
  • 2022

    Building Inclusive Communities for All

    2022
  • 2021

    Celebrating Thriving Deaf Communities

    2021
  • 2020

    Reaffirming Deaf People's Human Rights

    2020