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World Down Syndrome Day Observed on 21 March 2025.

Important Days | Dated: 24 Mar 2025

The United Nations (UN's) World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day observed annually across the globe on 21 March to raise public awareness of Down syndrome and advocate for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - 21 March 2025 marks the observance of the 14th WDSD.
  • - The theme of World Down Syndrome Day 2025 is 'Improve Our Support Systems'.
  • - The Yellow and Blue Awareness Ribbon represents Down Syndrome.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The global awareness campaign was first observed in 2006 when the Down Syndrome Association Singapore, on behalf of Down Syndrome International (DSi), launched and hosted the WDSD website (from 2006-2010).
  • (ii) On 19 December 2011, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/66/149, proclaiming 21 March of every year as World Down Syndrome Day.
  • (iii) The first-ever WDSD was observed on 21 March 2012.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

When is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) recently observed?

Correct Answer: 21 March

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