And it’s not just BSL. According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are more than 70 million deaf people worldwide, with more than 300 different sign languages.

The World Federation of the Deaf will urge communities, governments and civil society representatives to recognize and promote the different national sign languages worldwide.

The commemoration is inspired by the World Federation of the Deaf’s 2023 theme, “An Amazing World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere.” ...

In contrast, the World Federation of the Deaf, in their statement on deaf people’s right to drive, said, “It is a well-known fact; deaf drivers have been involved in car accidents less than ...

The International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) is celebrated every year on September 23. This day highlights the significance of sign languages and advocates for the rights of the deaf community ...

According to the World Federation of the Deaf, over 300 sign languages exist worldwide. A country’s sign language did not always develop in tandem with the spoken language.

The International Day of Sign Languages seeks to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf.

According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are over 70 million Deaf people worldwide. This makes up 5% of the global population.

For many years, the World Federation of the Deaf has promoted the human rights of deaf people, especially regarding deaf education, language, disability and deafness.