International Deaf Day- September 28, 2025

Current Context: International Deaf Day 2025 was observed on 28 September 2025, the last Sunday of September, as part of the International Week of Deaf People (22–28 Sept).

• Initiated in 1958 by the World Federation of the Deaf, the day promotes awareness of deaf rights and the importance of sign language.
• The 2025 theme was “No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights”, stressing the link between equality and language access.
• It highlights the achievements of deaf communities while urging governments and organisations to ensure inclusive policies.

Question:

Q.1 Which organisation initiated International Deaf Day in 1958?
a) World Health Organization (WHO)
b) United Nations (UN)
c) World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
d) International Labour Organization (ILO)

Answer: c) The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) started the observance in 1958 to raise awareness about the rights and needs of deaf communities worldwide.