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The latest news and updates about our work.
New and improved ‘About Down syndrome’ information pack
We have worked with self-advocates who have Down syndrome to improve our 'About Down syndrome' information pack. Download your free...
Learn MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month – October 2024
This year, we are speaking up about inclusion in organisations - why it is important and how we can make...
Learn MoreHealth equity project update – September 2024
We have gathered data about health equity for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities from 103 countries.
Learn MoreAnnouncing our new membership of the Global Alliance for Care
We are proud to announce our new membership of the Global Alliance for Care
Learn MoreStatement on the death of Muhammed Bhar in Gaza – July 2024
We are profoundly shocked and appalled by the tragic death of Muhammed Bhar in Gaza.
Learn MoreAnnouncing the next World Down Syndrome Congress in 2027
We are excited to announce that the next World Down Syndrome Congress will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in...
Learn MoreUnited Nations Conference of State Parties 2024
We went to speak up about the impact of conflict and the right to work for people with Down syndrome.
Learn MoreWHO ‘Guide to Action’ feedback
Our team was invited to give feedback on the World Health Organisation's 'Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities: a Guide...
Learn MoreAnnouncing our new membership of PMNCH
We are proud to announce our new membership of the Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH).
Learn MoreAssume that I can
We supported our network member, CoorDown, with their international awareness campaign for World Down Syndrome Day 2024, 'Assume That I...
Learn MoreStatement on the situation of persons with disabilities in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory – October 2023
This is a joint statement from the International Disability Alliance and International Disability and Development Consortium.
Learn MoreCelebrating 30 years!
Down Syndrome International was founded in 1993. We are celebrating 30 years of our global network.
Learn MoreTalking inclusion at the International Congress and Convention Association conference
Our team was invited to talk about inclusion at the International Congress and Convention Association in Oman.
Learn MoreIncluding Deaf People with Intellectual Disabilities
We were pleased to collaborate with the World Federation of the Deaf and Inclusion International on a new position paper.
Learn MoreIntroducing Kami!
We have teamed up with Forsman & Bodenfors and The Diigitals to create the world’s first virtual influencer with Down...
Learn MoreStatement on the protection and safety of persons with Down syndrome and disabilities in Ukraine – March 2022
This is a joint statement from the International Disability Alliance and International Disability and Development Consortium.
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