Sign Languages Unite Us!

The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) are organizing a high-level panel discussion to celebrate the International Day of Sign Languages, with experts from the WFD, the United Nations, and Member States. Speakers: • Mr. Alexandre Bloxs, Human Rights Officer, WFD • Mr. Gabriel Gonzalez, Deputy Minister for Culture of Panama (video) • Ms. Peggy Hicks, Director of the Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures, and Right to DevelopmentDivision, OHCHR • Mr. Joseph Murray, President, WFD • Ms. Elina Palm, Senior Coordination Officer, UNDRR • Ms. Gillian Triggs, Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, UNHCR Moderator: Ms. Kira Kruglikova, Director, Division of Conference Management, UN Geneva