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

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

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

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

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

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

2.1. The organisation’s legal seat is located in Helsinki, Finland. Its area of operations are international in scope.

1.1. The official name is World Federation of the Deaf (registered association) hereafter referred to as WFD.