Situations of risk and humanitarian action

The challenge of ensuring the rights of people with Down syndrome on an equal basis with others is often made harder during situations of risk and humanitarian crises.

Ukraine

We are working alongside international and regional partners and DSi members who, like us, are advocating in the strongest possible terms for the protection and safety of persons with Down syndrome and disabilities in Ukraine.

Statement on the Ukraine conflict

COVID-19

Since March 2020, DSi has been working hard to respond to the evolving situation with COVID-19 and support our members and the global Down syndrome community during these difficult times.

Visit our COVID-19 response page to learn more about how we are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Response

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Transforming Education for Disability Inclusion

We call for world leaders to commit to transforming education so that every child in the world can access quality, equitable, inclusive education and lifelong learning.
Everyone communicates differently

Many people with Down syndrome will experience speech and language difficulties. This can lead to impaired communication skills. But, if you look closely, there are other ways to get our message across.
United Nations recognises Argentina labour inclusion initiative

This brilliant initiative brings people with intellectual disabilities, employers and training institutions together to achieve inclusive employment.

Inclusive organisations

We advocate for organisations to include people with disabilities in everything they do.
Inclusive health

We advocate for everyone to have the right to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health, without discrimination.
Inclusive employment

We are working with our global network of member organisations to advocate for inclusive employment.
Inclusive education

We advocate for every child to have access to inclusive and equitable quality education to enhance their opportunities and quality of life.
World Down Syndrome Day

21 March is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), the day that the Down syndrome community creates a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.
Self-advocacy

We support self-advocates and train national Down syndrome organisations to run self-advocacy groups.
Organisation support

We provide training to Down syndrome organisations around the world to improve their ability to support people with Down syndrome.
Early development and parent support

We provide training and information to parents and professionals on early development and Down syndrome.
International advocacy

We advocate for the rights of people with Down syndrome and disabilities through international advocacy channels.
World Down Syndrome Congress

The global meeting point for everyone with an interest in Down syndrome, coming to Dubai in 2021 and Brisbane in 2024.