WDSD 2024 “Health Equity for All” – Italy
Alessio Manfredi Selvaggi, from Campobasso. During the pandemic, as at all times in his life and like all people with Down’s syndrome, he received his vaccines regularly, including the anti … Read more
All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to live fulfilling lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of society. The 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development, a global plan of action for people, planet and prosperity, pledges that “no one will be left behind”.
The reality today is that prevailing negative attitudes, low expectations, discrimination and exclusion, ensure that people with Down syndrome are left behind. There is a lack of understanding of the challenges individuals face across their lifetimes and a failure to support them with the opportunities and tools needed to live fulfilling lives. People with Down syndrome and those who support and work with them must be empowered to advocate for these opportunities. They can then reach out to key stakeholders to ensure they understand how to provide these opportunities and in turn disseminate this message to bring about real change.
On World Down Syndrome Day, Thursday 21 March 2019, we call upon every person with Down syndrome to tell the world to “leave no one behind!”.
For World Down Syndrome Day 2019, EDSA has asked their members to show people with Down syndrome taking part in activities whether in schools, workplaces, in social, political and public life, culture, media, leisure and sport.
Starting on 1 March, we will be showing 21 examples from across Europe to make it clear that no one must be excluded.
Alessio Manfredi Selvaggi, from Campobasso. During the pandemic, as at all times in his life and like all people with Down’s syndrome, he received his vaccines regularly, including the anti … Read more
Léa likes her orthoptic appointments and there’s lots to see and watch. The stereoscopic googles makes everything look so realistic … so much so that Léa tries to touch the … Read more
Lukas was diagnosed with leukaemia as a baby. He received good medical care at the clinic and survived the chemo well. Thanks to the good support of his doctors, he … Read more
Tamar Ghviniashvili, Tbilisi, GeorgiaTamar regularly visits the cardiologist to monitor her health status. At Jo Ann University Hospital in Tbilisi, she undergoes thorough examinations and receives advice. თამარ ღვინიაშვილი, თბილისი, … Read more
Vanesa is 18 years old, and attends the 1st grade in a mainstream high school. Through a fund granted by the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, Down Syndrome Albania Foundation partnered … Read more
Practicing sports in an inclusive way generates physical, biological and psychological benefits for Nicolás, while allowing him to strengthen his social life, self-esteem and sense of belonging to the community. Nicolás … Read more
On 21st March World Down-Syndrome Day there will be a special Conference on Down syndrome in the European Parliament. Venue: Building Spinelli, room 1H1 The topic of the conference is: … Read more
Karl’s hospitalization presented challenges due to communication barriers, leading to uncertainty among medical staff. Despite extensive tests and scans, including an MRI, the diagnosis remained inconclusive, with vertigo being suggested … Read more
“Proper nutrition is important for the health of all people! Healthy food can be not only healthy, but also very tasty! At the food workshop, we learn not only to … Read more
Jan has been fighting with a drug-resistant form of epilepsy for years. In the photo he is posing at one of the many check-ups at Motol University Hospital, Department of … Read more