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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...
Learn More2024 end of year message
Revisit the highlights from our year as we champion inclusion worldwide.
Learn MoreSocks that make a world of difference
Every purchase directly supports international projects to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families.
Learn MoreWorld Down Syndrome Day 2025
On 21 March 2025, join us as we call on Governments to improve our support systems so people with Down...
Learn MoreCharlotte at the World Down Syndrome Congress, Brisbane
Hear from Charlotte Woodward, Ambassador for the USA, about her experience at the World Down Syndrome Congress in Brisbane.
Learn MoreNew 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 16th World Down Syndrome Congress in 2027
We are excited to announce that the 16th World Down Syndrome Congress will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in...
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