World Down Syndrome Day is March 21, 2025
The Theme is…we call on all Governments to Improve Our Support Systems. Why are support systems important?
Support systems help make other rights possible.
For example, lots of people with Down syndrome need support to enjoy their rights to:
- Make important decisions about their lives, like opening a bank account (CRPD Article 12).
- Access justice, like being able to report a crime or be a witness (CRPD Article 13).
- Live independently in the community (CRPD Article 19).
- Be included in education (CRPD Article 24).
- Get good healthcare (CRPD Article 25).
- Have a job and be included at work (CRPD Article 27).
- Vote and take part in politics (CRPD Article 29).Take part in culture, leisure and sport (CRPD Article 30).
