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World Down Syndrome Day 2024: Purpose, Theme, History

World Down Syndrome Day 2024 – Every year, World Down Syndrome Day is observed on March 21 and is an international observance to raise awareness about Down syndrome and support those who are living with this condition. United Nations chose the date March 21 as it signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome.

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World Down Syndrome Day Theme 2024

  • This year, the theme of the 13th World Down Syndrome Day 2024 is “End the Stereotypes.”
  • The theme 2023 for World Down Syndrome Day is ‘With Us, Not For Us’, conveying that people with disabilities also have the right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else.
  • In 2021, the theme of the day has been chosen as “We CONNECT so that we can” #CONNECTb by the United Nations.

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Why is World Down Syndrome Day Celebrated on 21 March?

21 March was chosen as World Down Syndrome Day to symbolize the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which is associated with Down Syndrome.

World Down Syndrome Day: History

  • In 2006, World Down Syndrome Day was first observed after Down Syndrome International (DSI) designated the day at their World Congress in 2005.
  • The Brazilian Federation of Associations of Down Syndrome participated with DSI and its members to introduce an extensive campaign to generate international support.
  • Later, in December 2011, The General Assembly of the United Nations passed a resolution A/RES/66/149 to proclaim 21 March as World Down Syndrome Day.
  • The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to observe World Down Syndrome Day in November 2011. The UNGA also announced that World Down Syndrome Day will be celebrated every year with effect from 2012.

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World Down Syndrome Day 2024: Inspirational Quotes

  • “We are all born with different challenges, but we are all capable of achieving great things.” – Karen Gaffney, disability rights activist and swimmer with Down syndrome.
  • “People with Down syndrome can be successful in life, love, and work, and they deserve the same opportunities as everyone else.” – Brian Skotko, MD, Director of the Down Syndrome Program at Massachusetts General Hospital.
  • “I have Down syndrome, but Down syndrome doesn’t have me.” – Chris Burke, actor and advocate for people with disabilities.
  • “Having Down syndrome is like being born normal. I am just like you, and you are just like me. We are all born in different ways, that is the way I can describe it. I have a normal life.” – Pablo Pineda, the first person with Down syndrome to graduate from a European university.

Dates

YearDateDay
2024March 21Thursday
2025March 21Friday
2026March 21Saturday
2027March 21Sunday
2028March 21Tuesday

FAQs

What is the theme for Down syndrome Day 2024?

This year, the theme of the 13th World Down Syndrome Day 2024 is “End the Stereotypes.”

Why is March 21 Down Syndrome Day?

The date of the 21st day of the 3rd month marks the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

What day is National World Down Syndrome Day?

What is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global day of celebration that is held on March 21st and awareness that has been observed by the United Nations since 2012.

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