21.1. Only fully-paid and current Ordinary Members are entitled to one (1) vote each at the General Assembly. 21.2. Voting may be by roll call, … Read More
Article 20 | Functions of the General Assembly
20.1. The General Assembly shall have the following functions: a) to decide on submitted reports by the Board on activities of WFD; b) to review … Read More
Article 19 | Meetings of the General Assembly (GA)
19.1. The meeting of the General Assembly shall consist of delegates representing OMs. Each national organisation of the deaf whose membership fees are fully paid … Read More
Article 18 | Executive Bodies
18.1. The executive bodies of the organisation are the meetings of the General Assembly, the Board and the Secretariat. 18.2. The decision-making power lies in … Read More
Article 17 | Individual Youth Members (IYMs)
17.1. Individuals within the age range 18 to 30 desiring to support WFDYS and its activities may join as Individual Members upon payment of an … Read More
Article 16 | Youth Ordinary Members (YOMs)
16.1. Any national youth organisation of deaf persons within the age range from 18 to 30 with legal status may join the WFD as a … Read More
Article 15 | Individual Members (IMs)
15.1. Individuals desiring to support WFD and its activities may join as Individual Members upon payment of an annual fee. 15.2. The Board of the … Read More
Article 14 | Honorary Members
14.1. Honorary Membership may be conferred upon persons who have served with distinction and dedication to international issues on the Board of WFD, its committees, … 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