Tuesday, October 27, 2009

1st International Deaf Day 2009


Photo by Ryan Jay Bernardo and Mark Joseph Calbay

PRESS RELEASE

PHILIPPINE FEDERATION OF THE DEAF YOUTH SECTION

The Philippine Federation of the Deaf Youth Section (PFDYS) was established last May 2007 during the First General Assembly which consisted of young Deaf representatives aged 18-35 from over the country. It is the wing section of the Philippine Federation of the Deaf, the national federation of 18 Deaf member organizations from over the country and affiliated with the World Federation of the Deaf, a global body recognized by the United Nations.

"To live in a pluralist democracy it is essential for young people to learn about human rights." - Council of Europe Recommendation R(85)7, 1985.

The Hungarian Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SINOSZ), the launch of “Human Rights, Yes!, is hosting an international conference showcasing the opportunities and methods of the training manual which has committed itself to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to ensure the effective promotion and protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in all areas of life by The Hungarian Parliament.

On 25th October 2009, was also the celebration of the International Deaf Day at Quirino High School Campus, Project 3, Street Molave, Quezon City by the prepared of Deaf Youth Section.

Fewer hundreds of Deaf and hearing participants from different deaf schools, interpreters, and FSL students had been aware about the particular talks of using on 20% I.D discount for Disabled and United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, that are yet fully of services for the Deaf minority such as the rights of our own true Filipino Sign Language and other accessible needs of. There was also having fun games and met new faces where they believe themselves to come through and be part of the oneness of empowered community beyond the aegis future.

Prepared by: Rowella B. Tanjusay, Board Member/IDD Overall

contact at pfd.youth@gmail.com

cellphone number: 09279146413

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