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Human rights for people with Down syndrome worldwide.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it even harder for people with Down syndrome around the world to access basic healthcare, education, employment and other fundamental human rights.

"Thank you so much for working to help my son and others during the crisis...I will sleep better knowing that someone else is paying attention!"



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Published: 26th November, 2020

Updated: 27th November, 2020

Author: Andrew Boys

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