🌍 International Week of Deaf People 2025 Friday 26 September – Recognition of National Sign Languages Legal recognition of national sign languages is essential to uphold the rights of Deaf people. Article 21 of the UNCRPD requires governments to officially recognise their national sign language, ensuring Deaf people can participate fully in society. In 2015, history was made when the BSL (Scotland) Bill was passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament. This landmark legislation, achieved throu

Australia Officially Bids to Host the 5th World Deaf Football Championships in 2027 The Australian Deaf Football Federation (DFA), in collaboration with the International Deaf Football Association (DIFA), is actively preparing to host the 5th World Deaf Football Championships in 2027. The proposed venues are Parramatta and Sydney, Australia, with an anticipated participation of 24 men’s teams and 10 women’s teams—a record turnout for the tournament. Australia is currently the first and only offi