WDSC 2021
HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum
Crown Prince of Dubai
Chairman of The Executive Council
Emirates Down Syndrome Association is organizing the World Down Syndrome Congress 2021, which will be held as a virtual congress in Nov 2021. This is a first of its kind event that is held in the Middle East and North Africa. In a global phenomenon, that will bring together more than 1,200 experts, specialists and researchers in the field of Down syndrome and their families.
Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Crown Prince Of Dubai Chairman of The Executive Council,The congress will discuss significant developments and research in the last three years in main areas that are compliant to the highest international standards for People of Determination with Down syndrome. Topics will include health, education, employment, sports and decent standard of living, social protection, and legal recognition, participation in general and independent life. In addition, to the social and cultural integration, and many other fields.
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WDSC 2021
Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Crown Prince Of Dubai Chairman of The Executive Council, Emirates Down Syndrome Association is hosting the World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC) 2021, which will be held virtually in November 2021. This is the first event of its kind to be held in the Middle East and North Africa. In a global phenomenon, the WDSC will bring together an anticipated 1500 delegates including people with Down syndrome, their families and advocates, experts, specialists and researchers in the field of Down syndrome.
The congress will discuss significant developments and quality research in recent years in key areas of global relevance to people with Down syndrome. Topics of interest will include health, education, employment, sports, recreation and leisure. Focus will be on human rights based issues (in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disability (UNCRPD)) such as ensuring adequate standard of living, social protection, legal recognition, social and cultural inclusion and the right to live an independent life.
The WDSC is a global event organised by Down Syndrome International (DSi) and hosted by DSi National Representative Organisations in different locations around the world.
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HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum
Crown Prince of Dubai
Chairman of The Executive Council