World Federation of the Deaf (@WFDeaf

World Federation of the Deaf

1,100 posts

World Federation of the Deaf

@WFDeaf_org

A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere 🌐 #deaf #SignLanguage

Helsinki, Finland

Joined March 2020

World Federation of the Deaf
@WFDeaf_org
Feb 21
International Mother Language Day From UNESCO and the World Federation of the Deaf, we are reminded that sign languages are natural languages — the foundation of identity, learning, and full participation for deaf people. #SignLanguages #LinguisticRights #DeafCommunity
00:00
World Federation of the Deaf
@WFDeaf_org
Jan 27
We celebrate the approval of the Law recognizing Bolivian Sign Language (LSB), a fundamental step forward for the linguistic rights of the Deaf community in Bolivia.
00:00
World Federation of the Deaf
@WFDeaf_org
Nov 19, 2025
WFD is proud to take part in the 5th Conference of the Arab Forum of Women with Disabilities in Egypt, with WFD Board Member Hjordis Haraldsdottir representing us. ➡️Read more: wfdeaf.org/wfd-at-the-5th…
World Federation of the Deaf
@WFDeaf_org
Nov 17, 2025
📢 WFD & @EUD_Brussels submitted a joint contribution to the #CRPDCommittee on tackling intersectional discrimination against women and girls with disabilities. Read more➡️
EUD & WFD Joint Submission to the CRPD Committee on the Draft Guidelines on Addressing Multiple and...
From eud.eu
World Federation of the Deaf
@WFDeaf_org
Nov 5, 2025
“Inclusion isn’t achieved through accessibility alone — it requires recognition, participation, and partnership.” Powerful reminder from the WFD President at the #WorldSocialSummit in Doha, during a side event co-hosted by @ZHOAbuDhabi.