World Down Syndrome Day 2023 Theme, History, Quotes: March 21

World Down Syndrome day 2023: World Down Syndrome day 2023 is observed all over the world on March 21st, 2023. It is a global event celebrated all over the world annually on March 21st every year. The 21st day of March was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Every year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day 2023 is observed to create awareness about Down syndrome. On this day, people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world organize and participate in activities and events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in every 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, making Down syndrome the most common chromosomal condition. About 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States each year

In every cell in the human body, there is a nucleus, where genetic material is stored in genes. Genes carry the codes responsible for all of our inherited traits and are grouped along rod-like structures called chromosomes. Typically, the nucleus of each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, half of which are inherited from each parent. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome. A few of the common physical traits of Down syndrome are low muscle tone, small stature, an upward slant to the eyes, and a single deep crease across the center of the palm – although each person with Down syndrome is a unique individual and may possess these characteristics to different degrees, or not at all.

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World Down Syndrome Day 2023 Date

  • World Down Syndrome day 2023 is celebrated all over the world on the 21st of March 2023.

 

World Down Syndrome Day History 

In 2005, the UN’s general assembly decided that in fulfilling the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal no one should be left behind and the persons with disabilities must also come forward to help the UN in its targets of Agenda 2030. WHO, which is the United Nations’ leading organization/department in terms of mental and physical health has been active and has further diversified its activities for better and unique health facilities for the tenants of planet earth. The convention was then opened for signatures on 30 March 2007. There were 82 signatories to the Convention, 44 signatories to the Optional Protocol, and 1 ratification of the Convention. This is the highest number of signatories in history to a UN Convention on its opening day. It is the first comprehensive human rights treaty of the 21st century and is the first human rights convention to be open for signature by regional integration organizations. The Convention entered into force on 3 May 2008. 

World Down Syndrome Day 2023 Theme

The United Nations (UN) yearly sets the theme for commemoration of  World Down Syndrome Day, Theme of  WDSD 2023 is “Inclusion Means…” #InclusionMeans This theme illustrates that we should make efforts to include the people affected with down syndrome or other disabilities in all matters of life. We must not discriminate the people having down syndrome and should not think of them as “ugly” due to their physical looks.

World Down Syndrome Day 2023 Significance

On this day, people across the globe organize events and campaigns to make more and more people aware of the condition. One of the most popular campaigns of the day is #LotsOfSocks. To be a part of the campaign all you need to do is wear mismatched socks. There are chances that people will notice this factor and will ask you the reason, and that is when you have the opportunity to tell them that you are wearing this to raise awareness about Down syndrome.

World Down Syndrome Day 2023 Quotes

  • People who are born with down syndrome are born with designer genes and nothing more. Wishing a very Happy World Down Syndrome Day to all.

  • Do not treat kids with down syndrome differently because they also deserve all the love and attention like any other kid.

  • Let us make more and more people aware of this condition so that we can treat more and more children with down syndrome with love.

 

World Down Syndrome Day 2023: FAQs

Q. What are the colors for Down Syndrome Day?

The colors for Down Syndrome awareness are blue and yellow. Wearing blue and/or yellow clothing or lighting something up with blue and yellow colors helps bring awareness to the cause.

Q. What happens on World Down Syndrome Day?

On this day, people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world organize and participate in activities and events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome.

Q. When is World Down Syndrome Day 2023 celebrated?

World Down Syndrome Day 2023 is celebrated all over the world on the 21st of March 2023.

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