Conference of States Parties

Let's talk about the rights of people with disabilities.

The Conference of States Parties is a gathering organised by the United Nations.

It is a meeting where different groups come together to talk about how to respect and protect the rights of people with disabilities.

Inclusion International has made an easy-to-read fact sheet about this event:

At this event, representatives from different countries talk about what they are doing to help people with disabilities in their country.

They talk about the rules they must follow. These rules are from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

At the Conference of States Parties we help people with Down syndrome to speak up about their rights.

They talk about the barriers they face in their lives and what needs to change.

They tell leaders what is being done well and what can be done better.

Developing and sharing evidence.

Empowering people to speak up.

Supporting organisations.

Building and leading partnerships

Coordinating advocacy.

On 21 March each year, we speak up about the things that matter to people with Down syndrome around the world.

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness and celebrate people with Down syndrome.

The World Down Syndrome Congress is chance for people with Down syndrome, their families, and experts to get together.

Our strategy guides everything that we do to achieve our vision of a better world where all people with Down syndrome are fully included in society.

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