The Deaf Flag

The Deaf Flag is the official Deaf flag approved by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD). It is a powerful symbol for Deaf communities around the world. 

The flag was designed by the French Deafblind artist Arnaud Balard and is a symbol of openness, inclusiveness and union. 

It depicts a large open turquoise hand on top of a yellow hand symbolising sign language. The tips of the fingers stretch outside the flag suggesting the global use of Sign language, not just in one country, but every country in the world. The five fingers also symbolise the connection with the five continents (from top to bottom) Europe, the Americas, Asia, Oceania and Africa. 

All of the colours have a meaning. Turquoise Blue represents the Deaf community and Sign Language, pride and unity. Yellow represents the colour of light, an enlightened spirit, life and thriving together. Dark blue was chosen by the World Federation of the Deaf and Deaf associations around the World to represent Deafhood. It also represents the earth, humanity and living with respect for our planet. 

All of these colours together, represents that Deaf people are a part of a rich diversity that makes humanity better. 

Source: https://wfdeaf.org/deaf-flag-raising/