World Down Syndrome Day

About World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. Down Syndrome International (DSi) encourages people all over the world to choose their own activities and events on WDSD to help raise awareness of 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.

4Jan

World Braille Day

• Medical
• International

Highlights the importance of this form of communication for the visually impaired.

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4Feb

World Cancer Day

• Medical
• International

World Cancer Day is the one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic.

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28Feb

Rare Disease Day

• Medical
• International

Over 300 million people around the world are living with a rare disease.

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17Sep

World Patient Safety Day

• Medical
• International

World Patient Safety Day was established to enhance global understanding of patient safety

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Harmony Day

• Human Rights
• Australia

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Harmony Day

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World Poetry Day

• Arts
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Poetry Day

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National California Strawberry Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National California Strawberry Day

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National Common Courtesy Day

• Action
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Common Courtesy Day

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