What we do
We speak up for the human rights of all people with Down syndrome around the world.
We have identified the things that we need to do to make the changes we want to see in the world.
We call these our “approaches”.
Learn about the approaches that we use in all the work we do:
We have identified 5 human rights issues that we believe need the most attention right now.
We call these our “key issues”.
Learn about the key issues that we focus on:
We work together to speak up and take action.
There are key events where you can expect to see the DSi Network in action delivering human rights advocacy.
Learn about our international advocacy activities:
These are the projects that the DSi Network is working on right now:
The Ambassador Committee
We work with a team of Ambassadors who guide our work and give us feedback.
Learn MoreHealth equity
We are working with Humanity & Inclusion to find out more about health equity for people with Down syndrome and...
Learn MoreSelf advocacy
We work with national organisations to develop self-advocacy in their countries and we support self-advocates directly to advocate for their...
Learn MoreKami
We have teamed up with creative agency Forsman & Bodenfors (F&B) and global digital modelling agency The Diigitals to create...
Learn MoreListen Include Respect – UK
We are training self-advocates with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, to become consultants on inclusive organisations.
Learn MoreInclusive participation with CAST
We are working with our UK member, Down’s Syndrome Association (England, Wales and N.I.), and the DSi Ambassadors to explore...
Learn MoreWorld Down Syndrome Congress
The World Down Syndrome Congress is a unique opportunity for members of the global Down syndrome community to meet and...
Learn MoreListen Include Respect
We are working with Inclusion International developing international guidelines so organisations can make their work inclusive.
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