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
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
WFD President’s visit to Panama
20th January – A visit to Institutio Panameno de Habilitacion Especial, (Special Habilitation Institute in Panama) with the President of ANSPA. They presented their work … Read More
Vancouver 2010: A New Era of Participation and Collaboration : Moving forward from the effects of the 1880 Milan Resolution
1880 Milan decision by educators, for Deaf People, is a dark historical event. 164 delegates of the International Congress on the Education of Deaf-Mutes gathered … Read More
1958
International Day of the Deaf is first celebrated. Later the Day extends to an International Week of the Deaf. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) grants WFD consultative status.
1951
First World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf is held in Rome, Italy.