World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated every year on 21st March to raise public awareness about the genetic disorder, ‘Down Syndrome’. The day is celebrated around the globe in order to motivate the common public to make a meaningful contribution towards improving the quality of life of people suffering from Down Syndrome.
The day also signifies how people suffering from Down Syndrome can lead a normal life by living in community, playing various sports, working at the offices, etc.
Ten Lines on World Down Syndrome Day
Set 1
1) The day is observed to address the issues faced by the people suffering from Down syndrome.
2) The condition is caused by the 21st chromosome that is also the reason for the celebration of the day on 21st of March every year.
3) Every year a World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) conference is held at UN Headquarters in New York.
4) The day seeks to send a message that the people suffering from Down syndrome play a vital role in society.
5) One of the main objectives of the day is to ensure that people with Down syndrome are not left out and become part of society.
6) It also seeks to provide equal opportunities for education, healthcare and livelihood to the people suffering from Down syndrome.
7) Events are held also for the people who are caring for the people affected by Down syndrome.
8) The theme of 2020 World Down syndrome Day is ‘We Decide’.
9) The theme of year 2020 insists that the people suffering from Down syndrome must be give full rights to make their own decisions.
10) Lots of people participated in #LotsOfSocks campaign to express solidarity towards those suffering from Down syndrome.
Set 2
1) World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on 21st March every year to raise public awareness about the human disorder, Down Syndrome.
2) It is a global awareness program focusing on well being of people with Down Syndrome.
3) World Down Syndrome Day celebration advocates the rights of people with Down Syndrome worldwide by running global awareness campaigns.
4) Every year, government, NGOs and civil communities jointly hold awareness programme on Down Syndrome on the occasion.
5) In the United States, approximately 250000 families are affected by Down Syndrome.
6) Down Syndrome refers to genetic disorder generally caused by the presence of a third copy of Chromosome – 21.
7) People with Down Syndrome have physical growth delays and moderate mental disability, congenital heart diseases, hearing loss, and eyesight loss.
8) Every year World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated with the theme to highlight the challenges faced by people suffering from Down Syndrome worldwide.
9) World Down Syndrome Day 2019 theme is “Leave no one behind”.
10) Nations around the globe organize various events like lectures, discussions, seminars, etc to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day.
Set 3
1) World Down Syndrome Day was first observed in 2005 by AFRT (French Association for Research on Trisomy 21).
2) World Down Syndrome Day every year is jointly recognized by EDSA (European Down Syndrome Association) and DSI (Down Syndrome Internationals) on 21st March.
3) Down Syndrome doesn’t have any cure available till now, however with proper medical facilities the quality of life of people suffering from Down Syndrome could be improved.
4) World Down Syndrome Day celebration motivates families to provide quality life to children suffering from Down Syndrome through parental and medical support.
5) People around the globe wear colorful socks, wrist bands, t-shirts, etc to express solidarity towards children suffering from Down Syndrome.
6) World Down Syndrome celebration stresses the role of guidance and counseling in improving the quality of life of children suffering from Syndrome.
7) United Nations has officially recognized World Down Syndrome Day on 21st March in December 2011.
8) Family carnival and community walk are organized on the occasion of World Down Syndrome Day by corporate organizations.
9) Many events like awareness walk, presentation session, debates with health experts and doctors are organized on World Down Syndrome Day.
10) The school students, teachers, health experts, and the general public participate in the event organized at various places in the country to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day.
Set 4
1) Colors blue and yellow are used to spread awareness about World Down Syndrome Day.
2) People distribute gifts and hand out notes to spread awareness.
3) People wear bright colored new socks and flash their pictures on social media.
4) The concept of socks arisen due to the fact that chromosomes are also shaped like a sock.
5) World Down Syndrome Day is also celebrated as the Crazy Sock Day, because of people wearing their brightest and craziest socks.
6) The symbol of the day is a ribbon colored half in blue and half in yellow.
7) ‘Lucky Few Tattoo’ featuring three arrows (<<<) is a popular symbol of World Down syndrome Day.
8) The tattoo represents the three 21st chromosomes and is symbolic of the progress of the affected.
9) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual event was held at UN Headquarters at New York and Geneva.
10) In the event, several people with Down syndrome also participated.
World Down Syndrome Day is one of the famous health events celebrated worldwide every year in order to promote awareness about the Down Syndrome genetic disorder which is one of the most common chromosome abnormality in humans. The government, civil communities, and NGOs should work in collaboration in order to raise awareness about the disorder. At an individual level, we can make small contributions through donation as every dollar or rupee can play a significant role in changing the life of a Down Syndrome child.