Verdensdagen for Downs syndrom 2026

Internasjonalt tema

Om det internasjonale temaet, hentet fra World Down Syndrom Day:

Why do we need to talk about loneliness?

Everyone feels lonely sometimes. But for many people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, loneliness is a more common and painful experience.

Their families can feel lonely too, and feel cut off from support.

Loneliness can feel like different things:
   –  Not having a group of friends or a community to belong to.
   –  Not having a close, special person to share your feelings with.

Loneliness is a serious problem.

Loneliness is not just a sad feeling. It is bad for our health and happiness. It can make people feel anxious or depressed. It can also harm physical health.

Loneliness is not a choice.

Loneliness happens when people are not supported to build and maintain connections with other people.

Sometimes, people with Down syndrome can be in the same room as others but still feel lonely.

Being present is not the same as being included.

People can feel lonely even when surrounded by others if they are not truly connected.

Loneliness is also caused by stigma and discrimination.

Loneliness happens when people are left out of schools, workplaces, and community life.

The answer is real inclusion!

It’s about having good friendships and relationships. It’s the feeling of being valued and knowing you belong.

This is a problem we can solve, and ‘Together Against Loneliness’ is our call to action.

We want to talk about the problem of loneliness and how we help people feel connected and that they belong.

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