Shine a Blue Light on Sign Languages

On the International Day of Sign Language, the World Federation of the Deaf invites all public places, public landmarks and official buildings, Presidential houses, County buildings, City Halls, and others to be spotlighted in blue light. Highlighting the colour blue is a reaffirmation of our joint commitment to supporting national sign languages and showing solidarity with global deaf communities.  Together, we can achieve human rights and a more equal society via the use of national sign languages in all areas of life.

The Blue Light Challenge is a unique opportunity for national governments to partner with their national associations of deaf people in achieving the human rights of their deaf communities.