World Down Syndrome Day 2017
World Down Syndrome Day 2017 The theme of the global campaign 2017 is: #MyvoiceMyCommunity – Enabling people with Down Syndrome to speak up, be heard and influence government policy and … Read more
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 friends, my community” – Iceland
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: My name is Finnbogi Örn and I am a 14 year old boy. I attend a secondary school in the capital of Iceland, Reykjavík. Finnbogi … Read more
“My friends, my community” – Austria
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Helena and Alina – two lively girls! Helena is 12 years old and knows Alina (5 years old) since birth. They are good friends and share … Read more
“My friends, my community” – Slovenia
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Tomaž and the Sport Alpine Club Krško – everyone benefits Tomaž: I am participating in the sport alpine club to get physical exercise and take care of my health. The club … Read more
“My friends, my community” – Turkey
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Selçuk, Robert Cem and Alper They have been friends since many years. They spend time together going to movies and talking. Selçuk on Robert: Going … Read more
“My friends, my community” – Ukraine
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Competitors and friends Denis has been taking karate lessons for three years. Matvey became his friend and sparring partner. Their coach believes both boys will … Read more
“My friends, my community” – France (2)
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Salomé, Michel and Myriam, colleagues at McDonald’s Since I left to work in a sheltered place (ESAT), which was possible with the help of the … Read more
“My friends, my community” – Germany
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Square Dance – my passion Andrea is a member of the Square Dance Club in her home town for 14 years. Every Tuesday night she … Read more
“My friends, my community” – Portugal
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Inês Vigário and her colleagues These group are Inês colleagues at the service where she is working in Schindler. All of them have a great relationship … Read more
“My friends, my community” – Poland
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: The story of Jarek with Down’s syndrome and his best friend Michał. Today, they both are 12 and however they live their own lives, they still … Read more