21 March is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) as declared by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2011.
On this day, people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world organise and participate in activities and events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down syndrome.
WDSD has an official website, created and updated by DSi, where we share global events and activities.
Our contribution to WDSD includes the DSi Network campaign and activities at United Nations.
For WDSD 2023, the DSi network is campaigning for the right to legal capacity.
This is what we are doing:
Our WDSD video explains how WDSD came about and why it is important to mark this day. Read more
For World Down Syndrome Day 2023, the Down Syndrome International network is campaigning for the right to legal capacity. Read more
Join us at the United Nations headquarters in New York to discuss Legal Capacity and Supported Decision Making. Read more
Self-advocates with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities will speak up about Easy-to-Understand Communication. Read more
By raising money for DSi, you support our work towards a more inclusive society for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities. Read more
Join us to create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome. Read more
Request a FREE digital copy of our 'Down syndrome explained' pack. Read more
Buy our official 'Lots Of Socks' to support our work. Read more
Visit the World Down Syndrome Day website to learn how you can get involved in the global campaign for 2023. Read more