International Sign Language Day - 23 September

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Category : Important Days Published on: September 26 2023

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International Sign Language Day is designated by the United Nations General Assembly and is celebrated on 23 September each year.
The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the important role of sign language in maintaining the human rights of deaf persons.
It provides an opportunity to promote and preserve the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Deaf community.
The theme for 2023 is “A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere!”
This theme underlines the unifying power of sign languages and emphasizes their importance to Deaf communities, governments, and civil society organizations.

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