The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users.

During the 2025 celebration, the world will once again highlight the unity generated by sign languages.

World leaders and other government officials are invited to sign this year’s theme “Sign up for Sign Language Rights” in their national sign language. As we approach the 21st anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), adopted in December 2006, let us strive towards a better implementation of the CRPD at the national level through the linguistic human rights of deaf people.

Sign up for sign language rights by working with your local and national associations to announce the achievement of a concrete goal for deaf communities today.