World Federation of the Deaf

World Federation of the Deaf
FormationSeptember 23, 1951; 73 years ago (September 23, 1951)[1]
TypeInternational nongovernmental organization[1]
PurposeHuman, civil, and linguistic rights of deaf people
HeadquartersHelsinki, Finland
Location
  • Light House, Ilkantie 4
    Haaga, Helsinki, Finland
Coordinates60°13′18″N 24°54′10″E / 60.221728°N 24.902643°E / 60.221728; 24.902643
Region served
International
President
Joseph Murray
Vice president
Kasper Bergmann
Websitewfdeaf.org

The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is an international non-governmental organization that acts as a peak body for national associations of Deaf people, with a focus on deaf people who use sign language and their family and friends. WFD aims to promote the human rights of deaf people worldwide, by working closely with the United Nations (with which it has consultative status) and various UN agencies such as the International Labour Organization and the World Health Organization.[2] WFD is also a member of the International Disability Alliance (IDA).

As of September 19, 2023, 11 board members are all deaf. The offices are located in Helsinki, Finland.

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  2. ^ "World federation of the Deaf's entry on the website of the United Nations". Retrieved 7 January 2019.