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2019

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International Day of Sign Languages was observed on 23 September. The theme of day for 2019 is;
A
Sign Language for Peace
B
Sign Language Rights for All
C
With Sign Language, Everyone is Included!
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Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The International Day of Sign Languages is observed every year on September 23 to raise awareness about the importance of sign language and protect the linguistic identity of people who are deaf and others who use sign language. This year, the theme for International Day of Sign Languages is ‘Sign Languages Unite Us’.

Detailed explanation-2: -International Day of Sign Languages 2019 is the 2nd edition of celebrations and its theme for 2019 is “Sign Language Rights for All”. International Day of Sign Languages was first declared in the year 2017, by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Detailed explanation-3: -Published: Friday 23 September 2022 It aims to support the linguistic identity of hearing-impaired community and others who use them for communication. This year’s International Day of Sign Languages with the theme “Sign Languages Unite Us” will be the fifth such celebration.

Detailed explanation-4: -This is one of the newer days that is celebrated around the world, with the first International Day of Sign Languages taking place on the 23rd of September in 2018. The date was chosen because it is the same date as the World Federation of the Deaf was launched in 1951.

Detailed explanation-5: -The UN General Assembly has proclaimed September 23 as the International Day of Sign Languages to help raise awareness about sign language and the rights of deaf people. On this day, events are held worldwide to celebrate sign language and highlight its importance in promoting communication and inclusion.

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