“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
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” – 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
“My friends, my community” – Luxemburg
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Luc plays in the local brass band in Consdorf Lucs story: Very young, I attended a Music school and developed my enthusiasm for percussion. Today I … Read more
“My friends, my community” – Czech Republic
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Teresa and Michael after playing at the premiere of the theatre performance “The Return of the Young Prince” in Prague. Teresa Moyano and Michael Bednář meet … Read more
“My friends, my community” – Ireland
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Friends on Wheels This is a photo of my friend, Michael McCormick and I. We go on the motorbikes together. We do lots of charity runs, … Read more
“My friends, my community” – Romania
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Irina and Robert Irina and Robert are friends since 2 years. They have met in an educational center where Robert is a volunteer. They both share … Read more
“My friends, my community” – Albania
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Krenard and his football team Hello! I am Krenard from Albania and here I am with our neighborhood football team. We play football every day in our free time after … Read more
“My friends, my community” – Spain
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Blanca San Segundo and her university classmates These five friends (from left: Isabella, Blanca, Rachel, Úrsula and Jorge) are studying together the Occupational Therapy degree at … Read more