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World Federation of the Deaf Ry

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World Federation of the Deaf Ry

Reittiohjeet Verkkosivusto Ota yhteyttä: organisaatio

International Human Rights Organisation for deaf people
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WFD is an international, non-governmental, central organisation comprising national associations of Deaf people. At present, emphasis is placed on the following areas:

■ Improve the status of national sign languages
■ Better education for Deaf people
■ Improve access to information and services
■ Improve human rights for Deaf people in developing countries
■ Promote the establishment of Deaf organisations where none currently exist

The highest decision making body of WFD is the General Assembly (GA). Every Ordinary Member has the right to send up to two Deaf delegates to attend the GA, held every four years. The GA is held in conjunction with the quadrennial World Congress of the WFD.

22/10/2026

The World Federation of the Deaf participated in the 7th Seminar on deaf Culture, Education, Accessibility and Rights, held in Santiago, Chile, and organised by the Chilean Association of the Deaf (ASOCH) as part of its 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th anniversary. 🇨🇱

WFD President Dr Joseph J. Murray, with international speakers, participated in discussions on sign language rights, inclusive education, accessibility, legislation and the cultural heritage of deaf communities.

The international gathering strengthened cooperation, promoted sign language rights and highlighted deaf leadership in building a more inclusive and accessible world.

➡️Read more: 🔗 in bio

Accessibility HumanRights

21/10/2026

Meeting of the Regional Secretariat of South America in Chile
21 October 2026

The Regional Secretariat of South America brought together representatives from Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina to strengthen regional cooperation and connections between national deaf associations. 🇨🇱🇨🇴🇧🇴🇦🇷🇪🇨

The meeting provided an opportunity to share perspectives, strengthen regional representation, and promote collaboration to advance the human rights, linguistic and cultural rights, and equal participation of deaf people across South America.

➡️Read more: https://wfdeaf.org/meeting-of-the-regional-secretariat-of-south-america-in-chile/

RegionalCooperation

21/10/2026

Missed our webinar on inclusive education for deaf learners? 🎓

You can still catch up! The full recording is now available, with the English transcript and the panellists’ presentations. 📊

Discover how deaf learners can access quality, inclusive education in sign language, and what deaf communities, governments and educators can do to make it a reality. 🌐

➡️ Find out more: https://wfdeaf.org/resources/webinar-on-inclusive-education-for-deaf-learners/

19/10/2026

141th WFD BOARD MEETING IN CHILE 🇨🇱

The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is holding a Board meeting in Chile, bringing together its members to discuss strategic priorities, including the 2027 work plan and budget, as well as preparations for the upcoming XX World’s Congress in the United Arab Emirates in September 2027.

Key topics include actions to promote the WFD vision through the human rights, the recognition of sign languages, and the leadership of deaf people worldwide.

19/10/2026

Our next webinar: Language Deprivation

Language deprivation affects many deaf children around the world when they do not have full access to sign language from birth. Its consequences can last a lifetime, shaping education, health, and participation in society.

📅 Wednesday, 4 November 2026

➡️ Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z4PEga-BQp2Am-qKiO2PnA

16/10/2026

🎞️ Rare archive footage, some dating back to 1955.

To learn more about 75 years of advocacy for the human rights of deaf people and the recognition of national sign languages, watch our full film ➡️ https://wfdeaf.org/our-story/

13/10/2026

When a disaster strikes, every second matters. But what happens when that information is not accessible?

Deaf people must have access to emergency information in national sign language before, during and after a disaster. Accessibility is not an extra. Sign language can save lives.

On International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, let’s make disaster preparedness inclusive and accessible to everyone.

12/10/2026

Meet deaf leaders, educators and researchers from different regions of the world! 🇿🇦🇵🇭 🇯🇵🇺🇲 🌐

📅 14 October 2026
➡️ Free Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yZr0QxbnSnSAowXrnHUmFg #/registration

✅ International Sign
✅ Spoken English
✅ English captioning

09/10/2026

1️⃣ project. 2️⃣ countries. A shared commitment to deaf people’s human rights 🌐

Through the Rights in Action: Strong Connected OPDs for Inclusive Advocacy project, we worked with its national members in Nigeria and Zimbabwe to strengthen deaf-led organisations and advance sign language rights. 🇳🇬 🇿🇼

From organisational strengthening to evidence-based advocacy, discover how these missions are helping turn human rights commitments into action.

🔗 Read the full story: https://wfdeaf.org/strengthens-deaf-led-advocacy-in-nigeria-and-zimbabwe/

08/10/2026

📣 DON'T MISS OUR NEXT WEBINAR

Learn more about the inclusive education from a deaf perspective and the ways to ensure deaf learners can fully exercise their right to education. 🏫🎓

📅 14 October 2026
👉 Free Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Zh5ll5LHSTORF0478ioXMg

Meet deaf leaders, educators and researchers from different regions of the world 🌐

Accessibility: International Sign, spoken English and English captioning.

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