This year, the day is commemorated under the theme of ‘No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights’. The day is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural ...

Every year, on September 23, the world celebrates the International Day of Sign Languages. This day is devoted to raising awareness of the value of sign language as an essential human right for the ...

Sign language is an interesting past, with its origins extending much further back than recorded time. Researchers envision that early humans likely used gestures to communicate silently when hunting ...

Every year, the International Day of Sign Languages is observed to recognise the importance of sign language in preserving the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of deaf communities worldwide.

Why The Day Matters: The International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) is observed every year today, September 23, following the United Nations’ declaration to highlight the rights and identity of the ...