How to wash your hands.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has produced this training video to know how to handwash with soap and water:

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Run a focus group discussion about health equity!

Everything you need to run a focus group in your country!
My Perspective 2024 - International Photography Competition

My Perspective is an international photography competition for people who have Down syndrome. Click to visit the competition page on the DSA website.
Announcing our new membership of PMNCH

We are proud to announce our new membership of the Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health.
The Ambassador Committee

We work with a team of Ambassadors who guide our work and give us feedback.

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Curbing the impact of COVID-19

Around the world, people with Down syndrome were left behind in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is what our members were doing to advocate for their rights now and into the future.
Advocating for COVID-19 Vaccination Prioritisation
COVID-19 vaccines
Useful resources for living during the pandemic
Derechos de las personas con síndrome de Down y Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Rights of people with Down syndrome and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Síndrome de Down y Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Down syndrome and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Myths and facts

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

What to say and what not to say about Down syndrome.
Learning profile of a person with Down syndrome
Education Guidelines

Through our international guidelines and wider education activities, we are enabling people with Down syndrome to achieve their full potential.
Oman health training

Completed project training doctors and nurses in Oman to become trainers of other health professionals.
Improve lives with your support!

We need your support to continue our work improving the lives of people with Down syndrome. Donate today.
With Us Not For Us - World Down Syndrome Day 2023

Our global network of people with Down syndrome calls for a commitment to 'With Us Not For Us' on WDSD 2023.
Down Syndrome International statement on Ukraine conflict

Down Syndrome International (DSi) is calling on all parties involved in the current conflict in Ukraine to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law.
What job do you do?

We asked people with Down syndrome to tell us about their job.
The World Down Syndrome Awards

We are happy to share the 2023 World Down Syndrome Awardees. Congratulations to all!

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