March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, which has been officially recognised by the United Nations since 2012.
On this day, people all around the world celebrate the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome. March 21st provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome around the world.
The international theme for World Down Syndrome Day 2025, is a call to Governments to Improve Our Support Systems.
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How to get involved
Join in with us to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and advocate for the rights, inclusion and wellbeing of people with Down syndrome on 21 March.
You can get involved in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day by organising an awareness event. Many people around the world hold a Lots of Socks event or organise a morning tea. Ask your workplace or school to join in by holding a ‘Lots of Socks’ day.
WDSD is a unique annual opportunity for the global Down syndrome community to connect.
We connect so that we can:
• Share ideas, experiences and knowledge,
• Empower each other to advocate for equal rights for people with Down syndrome, and
• Reach out to key stakeholders to bring about positive change.
Ideas for getting involved
We want to get people talking about World Down Syndrome Day on the 21st March. We can do this by wearing bright and colourful socks! You can wear official lots of socks, branded socks, or any other pair of socks to make a statement: bright socks, long socks, printed socks, or maybe even three socks for three chromosomes. Wear your own crazy socks or order Lots of Socks at our online shop.
Ask your workplace or school to join in by holding a ‘Lots of Socks’ day.
We have an awareness and inclusion package for schools and for workplaces.
- Visit our Lots of Socks Fundraising Page here.
- Download our Lots of Socks Inclusion Guide for Schools here.
- Download our Lots of Socks Inclusion Guide for Businesses here.
- Order socks on our Online Shop
- Learn more at the international Lots Of Socks page via Down Syndrome International.
Download our Lots of Socks awareness package
Lots of Socks Day helps children respectfully understand the diversity in their world. The package aims to help learn about, accept and celebrate each person’s uniqueness.
Download our Awareness Package for schools here.
Download our Awareness Package for businesses and workplaces here.
Stories from World Down Syndrome Day
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You can read stories of people with Down syndrome and their families here.