Published 20:28 IST, March 20th 2020

When is World Down Syndrome Day?

World Down Syndrome day is celebrated every year to celebrate the lives of people with Down Syndrome. Read more to know when is World Down Syndrome Day.

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World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day which is officially observed by United Nations since 2012. It is celebrated across world to celebrate lives of people with Down Syndrome. Here is an overview of when is World Down Syndrome Day and what it is.

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When is World Down Syndrome Day?

World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21 every year. It is observed to celebrate lives of people with Down Syndrome and to make sure that y have same freedom and opportunities as everybody else. World Down Syndrome day date is 21st day of third month which is March 21. day also holds a special significance as it depicts uniqueness of triplication which is also kwn as trisomy of 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome in humans.

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On World Down Syndrome Day, events are held at largest United Nations offices in New York, Unites States, and Geneva, Switzerland. se offices work with ir members to organise worldwide activities and discussions. Every year many people celebrate day. Some of people include families, friends and supporters of people who have Down syndrome. Schools, companies and civil society groups, as well as government and communities, also observe this day.

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majority of se activities are held to raise awareness about Down syndrome. activities are also held to answer questions like what Down Syndrome is, what it means to have Down Syndrome, and how people with Down syndrome play a vital role in our lives and communities. day was first observed in 2006 in many countries all over world. Every year day is celebrated with a specific me. me of this year is 'We Decide'.

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20:28 IST, March 20th 2020