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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.

Paola Vulterini presenting the Valuable project during the World Down Syndrome Day Conference in New York at the United Nations Headquarters on the 21st of March.

EDSA’s presentation of Valueable at United Nations, March 21st 2018

Paola Vulterini presented the Valuable project during the World Down Syndrome Day Conference in New York at the United Nations Headquarters on the 21st of March. What I bring to … Read more

Jakub stands behind the counter of the cafe and pours milk from a pack into a milk jug. On the left in the background is a coffee machine, in front of it a glass of cookies as well as a plate, also with biscuits.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Poland (2)

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

Betim stands in front of a shelf with baby textiles and arranges them neatly. She looks at the camera with a smile.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Turkey (2)

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

The group of volunteers - young women and men with and without Down syndrome - in front of the entrance to their club house. They wave, some with a textile bag advertising an educational program, in their hands.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Romania (2)

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

Justine takes a brochure from a storage rack. Laughing, she looks into the camera.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Germany

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

Elisabetta performing a dance some spectators in the background.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Switzerland

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

Michael is behind the sales counter in the bakery. He is wearing a white baker‘s apron. He seems to be talking to a customer she is serving, but who is not in the picture. Behind him you can see a shelf of bread.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Czech Republic

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

In a practice room you can see young women and men with DS at Zumba dance exercises.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Hungary

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

Ivi massages the shoulders of a young lady lying on a treatment couch. The room is atmospherically lit and decorated with a vase of flowers.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Slovakia

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

Nicolas, Alexandrine and Camille sit together with some of the other board members at a table. In front of them they have nameplates and meeting documents, also a beamer can be seen.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – France

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

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