World Down Syndrome Day 2026 at United Nations Geneva
From 19 to 21 March 2026, advocates will gather at the United Nations in Geneva to mark World Down Syndrome Day.
Welcome to our new Ambassador team members
The Ambassador Committee shows that an organisation is strongest when its leaders are the very people it’s helping.
Our Say in Our Health – Now available in Spanish
Our global report is now available in Spanish, including an accessible summary. Find out what people with intellectual disabilities and their supporters say about health access around the world.
It’s Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to celebrate people with Down syndrome and advocate for their rights. This year, we’re focusing on a critical issue that affects the lives of millions: health equity.
Our New Self-Advocacy Network Group
Our new Self-Advocacy Network Group is a vital step toward giving people with Down syndrome a stronger, more influential voice on a global scale.
A New Chapter for the DSi Ambassador Committee
At Down Syndrome International, we believe in the power of lived experience. That’s why our Ambassador Committee is so important to us.
Self-Advocacy Training in China
Our training looks at how self-advocacy helps people with Down syndrome live better lives by giving them the confidence to speak up, make decisions, and take part in their communities.
Global Report: Our Say in Our Health
We share what people with intellectual disabilities and their supporters say about health access around the world.
World Down Syndrome Day at United Nations Geneva
From 20 to 22 March 2025, advocates gathered in Geneva to mark World Down Syndrome Day at the United Nations.