International Day of Sign Languages provides an opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of people who cannot hear and other sign language users.

In a social media post, Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro said sign language needs no voice when it carries the powerful symbols of love and inclusion. Meanwhile, the World Federation of the Deaf proposed the international day. The federation represents around 70 million people worldwide.

According to the federation, more than 70 million people who cannot hear live around the world. More than 80% live in developing countries. Together, they use more than 300 different sign languages.

Sign languages are complete natural languages. They differ structurally from spoken languages. In addition, an international sign language serves people who cannot hear at international and informal meetings, as well as when they travel and socialize. The federation describes it as a simplified form of signing with a more limited vocabulary than natural sign languages.

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