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World Down Syndrome Day 2019

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.

Dasha, Dima, Stepan and Ivan in front of the painting “Green Light”.

WDSD 2019 “Leave no one behind!” – Russia

21 March is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The motto of this year’s event is: Leave no one behind!EDSA has … Read more

Marte answers questions from journalists during an interview.

WDSD 2019 “Leave no one behind!” – Norway

21 March is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The motto of this year’s event is: Leave no one behind!EDSA has … Read more

Laura and Kristijan modeling on stage representing a domestic brand for kids clothing.

WDSD 2019 “Leave no one behind!” – Croatia

21 March is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The motto of this year’s event is: Leave no one behind!EDSA has … Read more

Natalya and a colleague preparing hot drinks in the supermarket cafe.

WDSD 2019 “Leave no one behind!” – Ukraine

21 March is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The motto of this year’s event is: Leave no one behind!EDSA has … Read more

The group of youngsters, in which no distinction is made whether or not one has a disability.

WDSD 2019 “Leave no one behind!” – Luxemburg

21 March is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The motto of this year’s event is: Leave no one behind!EDSA has … Read more

Kızıltepe at his desk where he works as a Human Resources Assistant.

WDSD 2019 “Leave no one behind!” – Turkey

21 March is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The motto of this year’s event is: Leave no one behind!EDSA has … Read more

A young rugby player with DS holds a ball in his hands and looks into the camera. In the background there are more players on the field.

WDSD 2019 “Leave no one behind!” – Spain

21 March is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The motto of this year’s event is: Leave no one behind!EDSA has … Read more

A boy with Down syndrome looks attentively into the camera.

WDSD 2019 “Leave no one behind!” – Netherlands

21 March is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The motto of this year’s event is: Leave no one behind!EDSA has … Read more

A young waiter with Down syndrome serves an older couple a meal in a cafe.

WDSD 2019 “Leave no one behind!” – Hungary

21 March is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The motto of this year’s event is: Leave no one behind!EDSA has … Read more

A little girl with DS is sitting on the ground in a park. A little boy is sitting next to her, holding one of her hands in both his hands.

WDSD 2019 “Leave no one behind!” – Germany

21 March is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The motto of this year’s event is: Leave no one behind!EDSA has … Read more

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