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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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2nd Japan Congress of Down Syndrome

Japan Down Syndrome Association host the second Japan Down Syndrome Conference. A meeting open to everyone involved in Down syndrome, making connections and exchanging ideas.

DSi at NDSS Adult Summit in Detroit

Read about DSi's participation in the National Down Syndrome Society Adult Summit in Detroit

Successful heart operations for children in Uganda

Read how DSi has supported two children with Down syndrome from Uganda to have critical heart operations.

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

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