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Human rights for deaf people including recognition of sign language in all aspects of life
The WFD works for the realisation of deaf people’s human rights in partnership with the United Nations
and its agencies, national organisations of deaf people, and relevant stakeholders
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Sign language mentioned 8 times in 5 different articles:Article 2: Definition
Article 9: Accessibility
Article 21: Freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information
Article 24: Education
Article 30: Participation in cultural life, recreation leisure and sport