International Week of the Deaf
International Week of the Deaf (IWDeaf) is celebrated annually across the world during the next last full week of September since 2009.[1][2] In 2018, it is first time celebrated with official International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) declared by the United Nations (UN)[3].
| International Week of the Deaf | |
|---|---|
| Also called | IWDeaf |
| Observed by | Worldwide |
| Frequency | annual |
| Related to | International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) |
Themes
| Year | Theme | Published date |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sign Language Rights for All! | September 23, 2019[4] |
| 2018 | With Sign Language, Everyone is Included! | March 16, 2018[5] |
| 2017 | Full Inclusion with Sign Language! | |
| 2016 | With Sign Language, I am Equal. | |
| 2015 | With Sign Language Rights, Our Children Can! | |
| 2014 | Strengthening Human Diversity | |
| 2013 | Equality for Deaf People | |
| 2012 | Sign Bilingualism is a Human Right! | |
| 2011 | Accessibility to Information and Communication | |
| 2010 | Deaf Education | |
| 2009 | Deaf People’s Cultural Achievements |
References
- "International Week of the Deaf - WFD". WFD. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
- "International Week of the Deaf in 2018". WebPlus.info — Holiday Calendar. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
- "A/RES/72/161 - E". United Nations. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
- "2019 Theme for #IDSL and #IWDeaf". WFD. 2019-09-23. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- "International Day of Sign Languages and International Week of the Deaf 2018 - WFD". WFD. 2018-03-16. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
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