WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Netherlands
David de Graaf has followed a training so that he can work in a polling station during the elections in the Netherlands on 15 March. David de Graaf heeft een … 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” – UK
Our Voice’ is a team of people who have Down’s syndrome.They work on projects and tell the DSA what they think about the work we do.At the DSA we create … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Türkiye
Hello, I am Betim Gizem Erçayan. I am a member of the ‘’Self-Advocacy Program My Voice, My Society’’ group of the Türkiye Down Syndrome Association and I have been involved … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Germany
The DS Academy of the German Down Syndrome InfoCenter offers seminars for adults with Down syndrome. The topics of these seminars are suggested by the participants themselves. Through meeting and … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Russia
These are Nikita, Marina, Gregory, Alexey and Maria, ambassadors of the Downside Up Charity Fund and active participants in the social life of the organization. On behalf of people with … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Norway
Mia is a co-researcher at the University of Stavanger to strengthen inclusion and the use of technology in kindergarten. The FILIORUM project DiCoTe (Increasing professional Digital Competence in Early Childhood … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Switzerland (Ticino)
Guglielmo Hug and Gaia Mereu are actively working to self-determine how to live as a couple. Discovering and developing their emotions and independence as a couple implies a lot of … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Spain (DOWN ESPAÑA)
Cristina works at DOWN ESPAÑA. She is a member of the Administration department and acts as a spokesperson for the organization in interviews, communication campaigns and institutional events. Last year … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – Luxemburg
Ben Streveler is board-member of the Trisomie21 Lëtzebuerg a.s.b.l. council. He is involved in the awareness raising of people with trisomy 21. He helps sharing informations about trisomy 21 and … Read more
WDSD 2023 “With-Us-Not-For-Us” – United Kingdom
Hi my name is Kate Powell. When I was invited to be the editor of the Down2Earth magazine, I realized it was an important role. I felt confident I could … Read more