WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – France
Hello, My name is Vincent Cuel, I am vice-secretary of the France Down Syndrom federation. I am present at the boards of the association, I take part in discussions 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.
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Belgium
Jean Mylonas is a full member of the General Assembly of Inclusion asbl.As an effective member, he votes and participates in decisions making for the Association. For him, this commitment … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Spain
I am Montserrat Vilarrasa, an activist for the human rights of people with intellectual disabilities. I am a member of the Municipal Institute of Disabled Persons in Barcelona (Spain) and … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Spain
We are the Montserrat Trueta Human Rights Assembly of the Catalan Down Syndrome Foundation (FCSD). We are a large team of people with Down Syndrome and in a situation of … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Czech Republic
Sandra Dusilová Sandra voted at the elections for the President of the Czech Republic for the first time this year and she took it very seriously. At home we had … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Scotland
Fiona Dawson, a life member with Down’s Syndrome Scotland works tirelessly to influence change and promote the rights and independence of others. Fiona helped to create a Human Rights Town … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Ireland
On the 1st October, 2022 I got elected on to the Ard Comhairle of Fianna Fáil. I believe I am the first person with Down Syndrome to be elected to … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Norway
Bentine Borge is 21 years old. She has chosen to do theatre, dance, music and lectures full-time, she is also active on TikTok with many followers. Since Bentine was seven … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Italy
Our vote counts Being a citizen means belonging to a community and having rights but also duties to respect.An active citizen is someone who participates in daily and social life … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Malta
Ms Naomi Pace Gasan is one of the committee members in the Down Syndrome Association Malta Committee. Here the committee is discussing the points on the agenda and Naomi is … Read more