March 21st is officially observed by the United Nations as World Down Syndrome Day to raise awareness and promote the rights of people with Down syndrome. In 2026, the global campaign calls on everyone to stand “Together Against Loneliness.”
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World Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day (October 6th) aims to raise global awareness about cerebral palsy. This day provides an opportunity for the world to come together in recognition and solidarity with the 50 million persons living with cerebral palsy worldwide.
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May 6th is a special occasion to raise awareness about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) and spread understanding and empathy for those living with this rare disease. It is also an opportunity to honor the resilience, creativity and affirm the values that the OI community brings to society.
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On December 18, 2007, 62nd Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a special resolution No. A/RES/62/139. Accordingly, April 2 every year is recognized as "World Autism Awareness Day" (WAAD), with the purpose of calling on the community to increase awareness of this syndrome.
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How can you promote the rights of people with Down syndrome on the 21 March?
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day that the United Nations has officially observed since 2012. The date for WDSD, being the 21st day of the third month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome.
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