International Day of Sign Languages (2018), para. 06

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Recalling also the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2 in which it is reflected that sign languages are equal to spoken languages, and that States parties to the Convention undertake to recognize, accept and promote the use of sign languages,
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  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons with disabilities
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6