DSi is the global network of people with Down syndrome and their families. Together, we speak up for the human rights of all people with Down syndrome worldwide
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Huge congratulations to everyone @chorleyfc!!
A truly special and unforgettable day at the football club yesterday, we’re officially @GWR holders!
All of the action captured magnificently by @dia_images behind the lens. 👏🏻
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@currys // @DSiupdate // High Five 🤝🏻
#WeAreChorley
The film that opened our World Down Syndrome Day conference has been nominated for a Webby Award! Huge congratulations to L'Arche for shining a light on such an important topic.
zurl.co/WFkY4
Join us LIVE from the United Nations in New York for session 3 of the 15th World Down Syndrome Day Conference where self-advocates and other experts share global solutions – understanding how to build more connected societies.
WATCH: zurl.co/NzI1o
Join us LIVE from the United Nations in New York for session 2 of the 15th World Down Syndrome Day Conference where people with Down syndrome and their families will share their experiences of loneliness.
WATCH: zurl.co/5xaDg
Join us LIVE from the United Nations in New York for session 1 of the 15th World Down Syndrome Day Conference where self-advocate and other experts will be talking about why loneliness is a human rights issue.
WATCH: zurl.co/VITa1
Join us LIVE from the United Nations in New York for the opening of the 15th World Down Syndrome Day Conference
WATCH: zurl.co/qvSBE
#WorldDownSyndromeDay #TogetherAgainstLoneliness #WDSD2026 #DownSyndromeInternationalNetwork #DownSyndrome #Trisomy21 #SelfAdvocacy
We are LIVE in 25 minutes 😃
Join us LIVE in 2 hours for the 15th World Down Syndrome Day Conference from the United Nations in New York.
#WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSD2026 #TogetherAgainstLoneliness #DownSyndromeInternationalNetwork #DownSyndrome #Trisomy21 #LotsOfSocks #SelfAdvocacy
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Tomorrow, self-advocates with Down syndrome will take the floor at the United Nations. 🌍
Their words will be honest. Brave. Powerful.
To every speaker — we see you. We're proud of you. The world is listening. 💛
📺 Watch live from 10am NY time on 23 March on UN Web TV.
ALT Tomorrow our voices will fill the United Nations
We are thrilled to welcome Gabriel Lourenço Silva Camargos from Brazil to the 15th World Down Syndrome Day Conference at the United Nations on 23 March 2026.
Gabriel is 30 years old and has Down syndrome.
ALT "Accessible communication opportunities connect people. Goodbye, loneliness!"
Gabriel is proof that passion, determination, and the will to include others can open doors for everyone. We cannot wait to hear from him. 🤟
Watch LIVE on UN Web TV on 23 March.
Find out more about the conference here: zurl.co/Zok5P
We are so excited to welcome José Gabriel Guerreiro Vieira — known as Gabi — from Portugal to the 15th World Down Syndrome Day Conference at the United Nations on 23 March 2026.
Gabi was born in Venezuela and moved to Portugal as a teenager.
ALT Being involved in sport is a great way to avoid loneliness.
Swimming has taken him around the world, brought him old and new friends, and given him a sense of belonging that goes far beyond the pool.
Watch LIVE on UN Web TV on 23 March.
Find out more about the conference here: zurl.co/lVDwW