International Day of Sign Languages 2025: 6 intriguing facts
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International Day of Sign Languages
International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated annually on September 23
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Origin
International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated to raise awareness about the role sign languages play in upholding the human rights of the deaf community
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Theme
The theme of International Day of Sign Languages 2025 is "No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights"
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How many sign languages are there?
There are more than 300 different sign languages used by deaf people worldwide, with estimates ranging from 300 to over 400
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Which country first invented the sign language?
Early forms of gestural communication were used in ancient Greece, with philosophers like Plato mentioning deaf individuals using gestures to communicate
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How many sign languages are there in India?
There are at least three major Indian Sign Language (ISL) varieties in India
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