🗓️ Dates: 22 – 28 September 2025
🎯 Theme: No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights
📢 Organized by: World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
📅 Daily Themes with Descriptions
✅ Day 1 – Monday, 22 Sept
🟦 Deaf Communities Leading
Description: Deaf people around the world are leading change in advocacy, education, employment, and rights. This day celebrates Deaf leadership and how communities are shaping their futures.
🔹 "Nothing about us without us!"
✅ Day 2 – Tuesday, 23 Sept
🟦 No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights
Description: Sign languages are essential for accessing full human rights. This is also the International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL). Promote Indian Sign Language (ISL) and support its official recognition.
🔹 Without sign language, there is no inclusion.
✅ Day 3 – Wednesday, 24 Sept
🟦 Multilingual Education for Deaf Learners
Description: Deaf children have the right to learn in sign language alongside the national language. Support inclusive, bilingual education systems that empower Deaf learners.
🔹 Sign language is the foundation of literacy.
✅ Day 4 – Thursday, 25 Sept
🟦 Deaf Rights in Crises
Description: In emergencies like disasters or pandemics, Deaf people must receive accessible information. Advocate for sign language alerts, interpreters, and inclusive disaster planning.
🔹 Safety and access for all.
✅ Day 5 – Friday, 26 Sept
🟦 Recognition of National Sign Language
Description: Push for legal recognition of Indian Sign Language (ISL). This ensures respect, funding, and inclusion in education, media, and public services.
🔹 Support ISL as an official Indian language.
✅ Day 6 – Saturday, 27 Sept
🟦 Sign Language Access Services
Description: Access to interpreters, captions, and sign-friendly communication is a right. This day highlights the need for professional and quality interpreting services in all sectors.
🔹 Communication is a human right.
✅ Day 7 – Sunday, 28 Sept
🟦 Set the Basis for the Future: Together We Can Innovate, Inspire, and Impact!
Description: End the week with a commitment to the future. Let’s work together — Deaf and hearing — to build inclusive communities and make a lasting impact.
🔹 Inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
📣 How You Can Participate
- Share one theme each day on your social media with #IWDP2025 #IDSL2025 #SignLanguageRights #SignGyaan #ISL
- Create videos in Indian Sign Language (ISL) explaining each theme
- Host events in schools, colleges, and community centers
- Collaborate with Deaf leaders and organizations
Let us unite for equality, accessibility, and recognition of Sign Language rights for all! ✋❤️
🌐 Source: WFD Official Website