World Down Syndrome Day
Speak up with us on 21 March each year!
What is World Down Syndrome Day?
World Down Syndrome Day is on 21 March every year.
It is a special day to help people know more about Down syndrome.
It's official!
On 19 December 2011, the United Nations decided that 21 March would be World Down Syndrome Day.
The United Nations asked countries, groups, and people to join in.
The goal is to help people understand and support those with Down syndrome better.
What we do.
On World Down Syndrome Day, we run a big campaign.
Network members work together to share a strong message about Down syndrome.
We help people with Down syndrome and those who care for them to speak up in their own ways.
Together, we make one strong voice.
World Down Syndrome Day Conference.
On World Down Syndrome Day we hold an event at the United Nations.
Important people from around the world come to these events.
We ask leaders to make changes for people with Down syndrome.
World Down Syndrome Day website.
World Down Syndrome Day has a website where you can learn how to get involved.
Discover the other key events in our calendar:
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.