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World Down Syndrome Day

Join us to promote full inclusion on World Down Syndrome Day

The 21 March is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) as declared by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2011.

On this day, people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world organise and participate in activities and events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.


Take action on #WorldDownSyndromeDay

WINNER!! Jessica from Canada

WINNER!! Jessica from Canada

Congratulations to Jessica Rotolo, the Lots Of Socks 2023 design competition winner. Read more

Published: 4th August, 2022

Updated: 5th August, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

The first official World Down Syndrome Day in Zambia

The first official World Down Syndrome Day in Zambia

For the first time in 2022, the Government of Zambia recognises World Down Syndrome Day as an official calendar day. Read more

Published: 9th May, 2022

Updated: 11th May, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

WATCH #InclusionMeans

WATCH #InclusionMeans

Watch all of the video contributions to the #InclusionMeans campaign, including the presentations given at the United Nations in New York and Geneva to mark WDSD 2022. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2022

Updated: 31st March, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

#InclusionMeans - in organisations

#InclusionMeans - in organisations

Find out what we think inclusion means in organisations, and what it doesn't mean! Read more

Published: 18th March, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

#InclusionMeans - in health

#InclusionMeans - in health

Find out what we think inclusion means in health, and what it doesn't mean! Read more

Published: 18th March, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

#InclusionMeans - in employment

#InclusionMeans - in employment

Find out what we think inclusion means in employment, and what it doesn't mean! Read more

Published: 18th March, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

#InclusionMeans - in education

#InclusionMeans - in education

Find out what we think inclusion means in education, and what it doesn't mean! Read more

Published: 18th March, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Just the two of us

For World Down Syndrome Day 2022, CoorDown's campaign promotes the right of people with Down Syndrome to experience romantic and sexual relationships and receive correct and accessible information to enjoy a full and healthy sexual freedom. Read more

Published: 15th March, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

#InclusionMeans - EDSA poster campaign

#InclusionMeans - EDSA poster campaign

The European Down Syndrome Association have produced an inspiring poster campaign for World Down Syndrome Day 2022. Read more

Published: 14th March, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Become a World Down Syndrome Advocate

Become a World Down Syndrome Advocate

Join us to create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome. Read more

Published: 13th March, 2022

Updated: 17th March, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

The #LotsOfSocks campaign

The #LotsOfSocks campaign

Did you know that your socks have the power to change the world? Find out more. Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2022

Updated: 10th June, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

WDSD 2022: Inclusion Means...

WDSD 2022: Inclusion Means...

For World Down Syndrome Day 2022, we are asking, what does inclusion mean? Click here to learn more and find out how to get involved. Read more

Published: 17th December, 2021

Updated: 10th June, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Fundraise for World Down Syndrome Day

Fundraise for World Down Syndrome Day

By doing something that you love or setting yourself a new challenge you can raise money to support our work. Read more

Published: 12th December, 2021

Updated: 17th December, 2021

Author: Anna Sands

World Down Syndrome Day website

World Down Syndrome Day website

Visit the World Down Syndrome Day website to learn how you can get involved. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2018

Updated: 28th January, 2021

Author: Anna Sands

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  • WINNER!! Jessica from Canada

    WINNER!! Jessica from Canada

    Congratulations to Jessica Rotolo, the Lots Of Socks 2023 design competition winner.

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    Statement on the killing of Liza Dmytrieva

    We were very angry and sad to hear about the killing of 4-year-old Liza Dmytrieva, who had Down syndrome, in Ukraine.

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    Tremonti Sings Sinatra

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    Education Guidelines

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    World Down Syndrome Day

    21 March is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), the day that the Down syndrome community creates a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.

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    Down Syndrome International statement on Ukraine conflict

    Down Syndrome International (DSi) is calling on all parties involved in the current conflict in Ukraine to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law.

  • Improve lives with your support!

    Improve lives with your support!

    We need your support to continue our work improving the lives of people with Down syndrome. Donate today.

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    What job do you do?

    We asked people with Down syndrome to tell us about their job.

  • World Down Syndrome Congress

    World Down Syndrome Congress

    The global meeting point for everyone with an interest in Down syndrome, coming to Dubai in 2021 and Brisbane in 2024.

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