UAE self-advocacy We are training staff from Emirates Down Syndrome Association to be self-advocacy group facilitators and supporting them to establish and run a self-advocacy group for people with Down syndrome in Dubai. The challenge People with Down syndrome in Dubai are often underestimated and do not have their voices heard in decisions that concern them. What we are doing In September 2019 we spent a week training staff from Emirates Down Syndrome Association to become self-advocacy group facilitators. We are now supporting them to establish a self-advocacy group for people with Down syndrome in Dubai. Long term impact This project will support people with Down syndrome to become confident self-advocates, able to speak up for themselves and other people with Down syndrome. This will have a positive impact on their lives but will also play a role in promoting the rights of people with Down syndrome in Dubai. In our experience advocacy is much more effective when it is done by people with Down syndrome themselves. Project updates Read our latest project updates in our Global Support Campaign blogs GLOBAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN BLOGS Where we work Read more about where we work here: Where we work Manage Cookie Preferences