World Down Syndrome Day updates | Down Syndrome International

Calling for #LotsOfSocks 2020 ideas

Every year DSi designs the official World Down Syndrome Day #LotsOfSocks. We want your ideas for the 2020 design! Read more

Self-advocates say 'Leave No One Behind' at the UN in Geneva

Find out what self-advocates had to say about employment at our World Down Syndrome Day event at the United Nations in Geneva on March 21 2019 Read more

CoorDown's "Reasons to Celebrate"

An international communication campaign developed in partnership with FCB México and SMALL. Read more

“Leave No One Behind"

People with Down syndrome face low expectations, discrimination and exclusion. Help us to change this. Read more

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Education guidelines out for review with international stakeholders

We are now calling for stakeholders feedback on our international education guidelines

DSi's self-advocacy training in Bangladesh

Read about DSi's visit to Dhaka, Bangladesh to train facilitators of self-advocacy groups for people with Down syndrome

DSi undertake strategy review

Staff and board members met to review DSi strategy to ensure we are delivering on our mission

DSi to deliver self-advocacy training in UAE

DSi will be delivering self-advocacy training in the UAE ahead of the World Down Syndrome Congress to be hosted there in 2020

Asia Pacific

Europe

World Down Syndrome Congress

The global meeting point for everyone with an interest in Down syndrome, coming to Dubai in 2020 and Brisbane in 2022.

Middle East

World Down Syndrome Day

What is World Down Syndrome Day? Watch our video to find out. Then make sure to let everyone know!

Africa

Use of terminology

What to say and what not to say about Down syndrome.

Myths and facts

Being clear on myths associated with Down syndrome and compare them to the facts.

South and Central America

2019 WDSD Award Recipients

Down Syndrome International announces the recipients of the 2019 World Down Syndrome Day awards