International Sign Language Day - 23 September

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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