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World Down Syndrome Day

Join us to promote full inclusion on World Down Syndrome Day

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:

What is World Down Syndrome Day?

Our WDSD video explains how WDSD came about and why it is important to mark this day. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2023

Author: Anna Sands

WDSD 2023 Campaign - Legal capacity

WDSD 2023 Campaign - Legal capacity

For World Down Syndrome Day 2023, the Down Syndrome International network is campaigning for the right to legal capacity. Read more

Published: 14th February, 2023

Author: Anna Sands

12th World Down Syndrome Day Conference

12th World Down Syndrome Day Conference

Join us at the United Nations headquarters in New York to discuss Legal Capacity and Supported Decision Making. Read more

Start: 21st March, 2023 at 10:00am

End: 21st March, 2023 at 5:00pm

Published: 15th January, 2023

Updated: 13th March, 2023

Author: Anna Sands

Location: United Nations, New York, NY 10017

World Down Syndrome Day celebrations in Geneva 2023

World Down Syndrome Day celebrations in Geneva 2023

Self-advocates with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities will speak up about Easy-to-Understand Communication. Read more

Start: 20th March, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 21st March, 2023 at 11:00pm

Published: 12th January, 2023

Updated: 8th March, 2023

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Palais des Nations, 14, Avenue de la Paix, Geneva, 1211

Fundraise for us

Fundraise for us

By raising money for DSi, you support our work towards a more inclusive society for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2023

Author: Anna Sands

Become a World Down Syndrome Advocate

Become a World Down Syndrome Advocate

Join us to create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome. Read more

Published: 18th November, 2022

Updated: 14th February, 2023

Author: Anna Sands

'Down syndrome explained' pack

'Down syndrome explained' pack

Request a FREE digital copy of our 'Down syndrome explained' pack. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Buy official Lots Of Socks

Buy official Lots Of Socks

Buy our official 'Lots Of Socks' to support our work. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2021

Updated: 1st March, 2023

Author: Anna Sands

Official World Down Syndrome Day website

Official World Down Syndrome Day website

Visit the World Down Syndrome Day website to learn how you can get involved in the global campaign for 2023. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2018

Updated: 1st March, 2023

Author: Anna Sands

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