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The World Day of Down syndrome it is celebrated on 21 march each year. The date is not random: the 21/3 represents the trisoma 21, the genetic condition at the base of the Down syndrome.
This day is a key moment for raise public awarenesspromote social inclusion and supporting the rights of people with Down syndrome.
What is Down syndrome
The Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by the presence of a chromosome 21 more.
The people with Down syndrome may have physical characteristics, specifications, and a different cognitive development. However, they also have skills, talents and unique strengths.
For this it is important to build a company who knows enhance the diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all.
Why is it important for the World Day of Down Syndrome
This day has a clear objective: promote a culture based on respect, inclusion and rights.
In particular, it serves to:
- Promote the rights of people with Down syndrome
- Counter prejudices and stereotypes
- To promote inclusion, employment and social
- Spread the value of diversity as resource
The socks unmatched as a symbol of diversity and inclusion
Many people know of 21 march also like the “Day of the socks unmatched” but it is important to clarify the difference:
The World Day of Down syndromecelebrated the 21 march, is official and international. The socks unmatched symbolize the trisoma 21the diversity and the uniqueness each personand help us to spread awareness, inclusion and respect.
The Day of the socks unmatched in schoolsinstead, it falls on the on the first Friday of February. It is a’educational initiative in the local they use the same symbol to teach the children the the value of diversity andinclusionbut it is not linked officially with the Down syndrome.
Wear socks unmatched on both occasions is a simple but powerful: to celebrate the diversity, raise awareness and promote the inclusion remains themain objective.
How to get involved and make a difference
Participate simplebut his impact it can be huge.
You can contribute in this way:
- Wearing socks unmatched and share a photos
- Use hashtags such as #SindromeDiDown #Inclusion #21Marzo
- Tells stories of inclusion and success
- Participates in events or local initiatives
- Support projects dedicated to rights and inclusion
Call to action
The World day of Down Syndrome it is not only a celebration. It is a call to action.
Build an inclusive society it means recognizing that every person has value, no exceptions.
Diversity is not a limitbut the richness makes the world more human.
“Not to remain a spectator: make a difference today.
Discover how to promote inclusion and rights rightforinclusion.en
or write to info@rightforinclusion.it.
Because inclusion is not an idea: it is an action.
Socks unpaired, a symbol of diversity