The Comitato Giovani Sordi Italiani (CGSI) (Italian Deaf Youth Committee) is an Italian
non-governmental organization
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that acts as a
peak body
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for
national associations of Deaf people, with a focus on Deaf young people who use sign language and their family and friends. CGSI aims to promote the Human Rights of Deaf Youngs Italians, by working closely with the
Italy
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. CGSI is also a member of the
World Federation of the Deaf - Youth Section (WFDYS) and
European Union of the Deaf Youth (EUDY).
History
The CGSI was established on 14 May 1994 in
Aosta
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,
La storia del CGSI
Italy
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, at the first meeting of the Deaf young 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.
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 (2014–2016)
* Katia Bugè (2016–2018)
* Gianluca Grioli (2018–)
See also
* Ente Nazionale Sordi
* European Union of the Deaf
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* World Federation of the Deaf
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* International Sign
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* List of sign languages
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References
External links
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Deaf culture in Italy
Deafness rights organizations
Disability rights organizations
Disability organisations based in Italy
1994 establishments in Italy
Youth organizations established in 1994