International advocacy

International advocacy

About these projects.

We know our network will make a bigger positive change if we all speak up for human rights together.

We bring our network together to work on shared goals with shared messages.

There are key events in our calendar where you can expect to see us in action delivering human rights advocacy:

World Down Syndrome Day.

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

World Down Syndrome Congress.

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

Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

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

Conference of States Parties.

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

The approaches we use in these projects:

Developing and sharing evidence.

Empowering people to speak up.

Supporting organisations.

Building and leading partnerships

Coordinating advocacy.

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