Comitato Giovani Sordi Italiani
| Formation | 1994[1] |
|---|---|
| Type | National nongovernmental organization |
| Purpose | Human, Civil, and Linguistic rights of Deaf people. |
| Headquarters | Rome, Italy |
| Location |
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Region served | National |
Membership | 400 |
President | Gianteodoro Pisciottani |
Vice President | Katia Bugé |
Main organ | Board |
| Website |
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The Comitato Giovani Sordi Italiani (CGSI) is an Italian non-governmental organization that acts as a peak body for national associations of Deaf people, with a focus on Deaf youngs who use sign language[2] and their family and friends.[3] CGSI aims to promote the Human Rights of Deaf Youngs Italians,[4] by working closely with the Italy. CGSI is also a member of the World Federation of the Deaf - Youth Section (WFDYS) and European Union of the Deaf Young (EUDY).
History
The CGSI was established on 14 May 1994 in Aosta,[5] Italy, at the first meeting of the Deaf youngs Italians, under the auspices of Gruppi Giovanili Sordomuti of the Ente Nazionale Sordi, the Italian Deaf Association. The first president of CGSI was Francesco Piccigallo, who was also, at that time.
Presidents
- Francesco Piccigallo (1992-1994)
- Vannina Vitale (1994-1996)
- Riccardo Ferracuti (1996-2001)
- Beatrice D'Aversa (2001-2003)
- Roberto Petrone (2003-2007)
- Raffaele Cagnazzo (2007-2011)
- Laura Caporali (2011-2013)
- Antonio Ciavarelli (2013-2014)
- Gianteodoro Pisciottani (2014-)
See also
- Ente Nazionale Sordi
- European Union of the Deaf
- World Federation of the Deaf
- International Sign
- List of sign languages