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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.

Three young men, one of whom has Down‘s Syndrome, shopping in a supermarket.

WDSD 2019 “Leave no one behind!” – Italy (AIPD)

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

Some children form an archway by holding hands above their heads. A little boy with DS runs laughing through it.

WDSD 2019 “Leave no one behind!” – Albania

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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World Down Syndrome Day 2023:
Down Syndrom International is calling for a commitment to With US Not For Us.
This message is fundamental to a human rights-based approach to disability. Read more

Latest News

  • Poster of the 2023 EDSA WDSD Poster campaign “With Us Not For Us”. The photo shows Sandra throwing her ballot paper into the ballot box. Some other voters can be seen in the background. Text to the photo shown: Sandra voted for the first time at the 2023 elections for the President of the Czech Republic.

    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… Read more

    Published on 20. March 2023

  • Poster of the 2023 EDSA WDSD Poster campaign “With Us Not For Us”. The photo shows a half-length portrait of Fiona. She is wearing a light blue polo shirt and a scarf. Text to the photo shown: Fiona Dawson works to influence change and promote the rights and independence of others.

    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… Read more

    Published on 19. March 2023

  • Poster of the 2023 EDSA WDSD Poster campaign “With Us Not For Us”. The photo shows Fintan Bray in a white shirt sitting at his desk. Text to the photo shown: Fintan Bray, elected to a senior position within a political party.

    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… Read more

    Published on 18. March 2023

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November 2020 EDSA startet with regular webinars. On the third Wednesday of every month internationally renowned speakers talk about important Down Syndrome-related topics. After the lecture there is the possibility asking questions to the speaker. Read more

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It is one of EDSAs goals to share experiences as well as good practices and support each other with information and expertise. Within the program “Invite an expert” an EDSA member can invite a Down Syndrome professional from another member organization on a special topic to a conference or workshop, being organized in their own country. Read more

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As EDSA, one of our aims is to build bridges between families who have a child or a relative with Down syndrome and are living in different countries. Read more

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