People with DS meet MEPs in Brussels.
People with Down syndrome from all European countries were invited to Brussels on 21.3.2017. They had the opportunity to meet MEPs on the occasion of the World Down Syndrome Day.
World Down Syndrome Day
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.
My voice counts – Slovenia 4
World Down Syndrome Day 2017: #MyVoiceMyCommunity. Moje ime je Gregor. Prihajam iz Slovenije. V prostem času počnem veliko stvari, ki me osrečujejo. Najraje berem knjige, hodim na ples in plesne … Read more
My voice counts – Slovenia 3
World Down Syndrome Day 2017: #MyVoiceMyCommunity. Moje ime je Mateja, prihajam iz Ljubljane, Slovenije. Ravno sem dobila novo službo, tu v Ljubljani. Tam izdelujem škornje. Na društvu Downov sindrom Slovenija … Read more
My voice counts – Slovenia 2
World Down Syndrome Day 2017: #MyVoiceMyCommunity. Moje ime je Jan Matevž. Sem član društva Downov sindrom Slovenija. Moj glas šteje! My name is Jan Matevž. I am member of Down … Read more
My voice counts – Turkey 4
World Down Syndrome Day 2017: #MyVoiceMyCommunity. Benim adım Ümit, Türkiye’de yaşıyorum. Şu an bir kafede garson olarak çalışıyorum ve bağımsız yaşayarak kendi ayaklarımın üstünde duruyorum. İleride Down Sendromu Derneği’nde çalışmak … Read more
My voice counts – Turkey 3
World Down Syndrome Day 2017: #MyVoiceMyCommunity. Benim adım Özge, Türkiye’de yaşıyorum. Dosyaları ve evrakları toparlamayı çok seviyorum. Sekreter olup para kazanmak istiyorum. Şarkı söylemeyi çok seviyorum. Bir koroda görevliyim ve … Read more
My voice counts – Turkey 2
World Down Syndrome Day 2017: #MyVoiceMyCommunity. Benim adım Erdi, Türkiye’de yaşıyorum. Spor yapmayı ve maç izlemeyi çok seviyorum. Fırsat buldukça futbol oynuyorum. Benim gibi gençlere yönelik daha çeşitli sportif faaliyetlerin … Read more
My voice counts – Croatia 2
World Down Syndrome Day 2017: #MyVoiceMyCommunity. Croatia: Text: Zovem se Mia i živim u Hrvatskoj. Radim u DM-u. Obožavam raditi i u svojoj udruzi. Želim da se moje mišljenje prihvaća. Zato … Read more
My voice counts – Norway
World Down Syndrome Day 2017: #MyVoiceMyCommunity. Marte Wexelsen Goksøyr er forfatter, skuespiller og debattant. Hun brenner for temaer som mobbing og diskriminering. Temaene går igjen i hennes bøker som skaper … Read more
My voice counts – Croatia
World Down Syndrome Day 2017: #MyVoiceMyCommunity. Zovem se Marina i živim u Hrvatskoj. Živim i radim u Solinu. Radim u dječjem vrtiću na stroju za peglanje. Imam dobre kolegice koje … Read more