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We are Down Syndrome International, the global network of people with Down syndrome and their families.
We empower people with Down syndrome and their families to speak up for their human rights.

Serina, Ghana
"Down Syndrome International has shown me that my life matters and I believe that the lives of all people with Down syndorme matter too."

Morgan, Indonesia
"The Down Syndrome International Network has helped me become an activist in the disability movement in Indonesia and overseas."

Ximena, Peru
"The Down Syndrome International Network is supporting me to defend the right to education for people with intellectual disbailities."
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This is what we are working on right now:
Events
The next international advocacy events in our calendar.
Learn MoreHealth Equity
We are working with Humanity & Inclusion to find out more about health equity for people with Down syndrome and...
Learn MoreSelf advocacy
We work with national organisations to develop self-advocacy in their countries and we support self-advocates directly to advocate for their...
Learn MoreListen Include Respect – UK
We are training self-advocates with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, to become consultants on inclusive organisations.
Learn MoreWorld Down Syndrome Day
On 21 March each year, we speak up about the most important topics to the global Down syndrome community.
Learn MoreListen Include Respect
We are working with Inclusion International developing international guidelines so organisations can make their work inclusive.
Learn MoreThe latest news and updates about our work.
Global Disability Summit 2025
From 2-3 April 2025, the Down Syndrome International Network will be speaking up about disability inclusion at the Global Disability...
Learn moreMeaningful Participation of Marginalized and Underrepresented Persons with Disabilities
A big step towards including people with intellectual disabilities in programming by the UN and beyond.
Learn moreWorld Down Syndrome Day at United Nations Geneva
From 20 to 22 March 2025, we welcome you to join us in Geneva to mark World Down Syndrome Day...
Learn moreOur new Ambassador for China
We are delighted to welcome Ambassador Tang Yi Feng, who will represent China.
Learn moreEmma at the United Nations in New York
Emma shares her experience of speaking at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Learn more14th World Down Syndrome Day Conference
On 21 March 2025, join us in person or watch live online as self-advocates and other experts speak up about...
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