International Week of the Deaf
International Week of the Deaf | |
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Also called | IWDeaf |
Observed by | Worldwide |
Frequency | annual |
Related to | International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) |
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].
Themes
Year | Theme | Published date |
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2018 | With Sign Language, Everyone is Included! | March 16, 2018[4] |
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.
- ↑ "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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