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Detailed explanation-1: -The day was established after the United Nations General Assembly declared September 23 as the International Day of Sign Languages in 2017. The following year, the International Day of Sign Languages was celebrated as part of the International Week of the Deaf.

Detailed explanation-2: -IDSL 2022 - Sign Languages Unite Us The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 23 September as the International Day of Sign Languages in order to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf.

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: -National ASL Day takes place on April 15 every year to celebrate American Sign Language. American Sign Language is used by those who cannot hear or speak - usually by people part of the Deaf community.