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World Down Syndrome Day 2022

World Down Syndrome Day 2022 – What does inclusion mean?

In its general principles, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) calls for “Full and effective participation and inclusion in society”.
There are references throughout the UN CRPD to #Inclusion, for example: “Persons with disabilities can access an inclusive, quality and free primary education and secondary education on an equal basis with others.”
“States Parties recognise the right of persons with disabilities…to the opportunity to gain a living by work freely chosen or accepted in a labour market and work environment that is open, inclusive and accessible to persons with disabilities.”

In 2019, the UN Secretary General adopted the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy (UN DIS). This provides a path towards disability #Inclusion through all areas of the work of the United Nations: peace and security, human rights, and development.

Around the world, it is widely accepted that everyone should have the same opportunities, be able to go to the same places, take part in the same activities, and enjoy the same experiences in life.

The reality today

But the reality is that people with Down syndrome and disabilities today do not benefit from full and effective participation and #Inclusion in society.
There are many reasons for this. One reason is that there is a lack of agreed understanding of what #Inclusion is and what #Inclusive systems look like in practice.
(Source Reference: DSi – Down Syndrom International)

Poster campaign on the EDSA website

So for WDSD 2022, let’s share our collective understanding of inclusion with a poster campaign on the EDSA website. The campaign will run from march 1st up to march 21st, the World Down Syndrome Day. Every day we will show a different inclusive situation and an explanation what #Inclusion means, from across Europe.

A young man with DS staples coloured pieces of paper with messages on a pin board.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Germany

The German Down Syndrome InfoCenter organises educational programs for adults as part of the Down Syndrome Academy. The one-day workshops have a huge range of topics: personality development, politics, society, … Read more

The picture shows about a dozen young people from an inclusive group on a summer outing.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Denmark 

My name is August and in my leasure time I attend the local scout association. Here I have made many good friends with whom I have a lot of fun. … Read more

For a photo, a little ice hockey player with Down syndrome has joined her siblings on the ice of a stadium. They are all wearing their team uniforms and sports gear.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Slovakia

Dominika is 7 years old.  She has been training hockey for 2 years. She was inspired by her older brothers – also hockey players. Dominika má 7 rokov. Hokej trénuje … Read more

A little girl with Down syndrome sits with other children and a dog in a meadow in a rural setting. Some dolls are also sitting between the girl‘s outstretched legs.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Switzerland (Ticino)

Serafina and her cousins are having fun outdoors. In her family’s eyes she is simply one of them: special and loved just like all the other family members.  Serafina e … Read more

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Socks Challenge and “Inclusion means…”-video

Do you remember the Dedelos https://sockschallenge.com/ campaign?Dedelos sells socks and celebrates the human uniqueness. Last year The Socks Challenge Campaign supported the European Down Syndrome Association with a donation of … Read more

A young man with Down syndrome stands next to a row of politicians in a television studio.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Norway

Thomas is a 21 year old man who loves his job and is looking forward to moving to his own appartment shortly. He works as much as he can to … Read more

Four children with and without DS sit happily next to each other on a windowsill of their school.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Spain (Down España)

These four children make a fun team. They play and learn together in spite of their differences, because for children, we are all the same.  Estos cuatro niños forman un … Read more

A young woman with Down syndrome stands confidently on a stage in a chic outfit with a shoulder bag.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Italy

Modeling has always been a dream of mine. When the opportunity arose to make my dream come true, it was wonderful!I felt comfortable on the stage, not at all nervous, … Read more

Three young skiers (one with a DS in the middle) stand in the floodlight of a ski slope illuminated at night and look into the camera. The lights of a town can be seen in the dark background.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Switzerland (French speaking)

Alex likes to ski with his friends and family in the day and at night. Alex aime skier avec ses amis et sa famille, de jour comme de nuit.

The picture shows members of an inclusive theatre group. One of them is holding a picture frame for a joint photo. Many of them try to get their heads into the picture within the frame.

WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Spain (Catalan)

The Foundation has been offering inclusive theater courses since 2008. We are a heterogeneous and very diverse group of people between 20 and 65 years old. Diversity is our wealth. Passionate about … Read more

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