Monday 23 September 2024
The International Day of Sign Languages is observed each year on September 23. This day provides an occasion to raise awareness and advocate for the preservation and promotion of the linguistic identity and cultural richness of all deaf individuals and those who use sign languages. Celebrating Sign Language Day highlights the unity that sign languages bring. There are over 300 different sign languages used around the world and each has its own unique grammar and syntax.
International Day of Sign Languages | United Nations
The proposal for the Day came from the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), who represent approximately 70 million deaf people’s human rights worldwide. The choice of 23 September commemorates the date that the WFD was established in 1951. To find out more visit the links above!
