Hvad er EU for Trisomy 21?
A European initiative where organisations, citizens, and politicians work together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. Together, we raise awareness about intellectual disabilities, especially Trisomy 21, also called Down Syndrome, the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability.
EU for Trisomy 21 (EUFT21) is a European collaborative network bringing together organisations, families, professionals, and self-advocates who are committed to improving the lives of people with Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21.
Our network includes many grassroots initiatives and organisations working close to people with Trisomy 21 and their families in their own countries and communities. By sharing experience, building common projects, and learning from one another, we create stronger European cooperation and help bring the voices and needs of people with Trisomy 21 into wider public and policy discussions.
EUFT21 works to promote the freedom, visibility, health, inclusion, and equal treatment of people with Trisomy 21. The European Union can play an important role in areas such as healthcare, employment, education, accessibility, and human rights. However, support for people with intellectual disabilities is still often too limited, and stronger action is needed to ensure that their rights and dignity are fully respected.
To make a change, EUFT21 works to:
- Stop discrimination and make sure people with Down Syndrome are treated fairly, with respect for their dignity and human rights.
- Help people with disabilities learn new skills, build confidence, and become more independent in their daily lives and communities.
- Create chances for people with Down Syndrome to speak for themselves and talk directly to EU leaders, decision-makers, and the wider public.
- Push for better laws, policies, and funding to support people with disabilities and their families across Europe.
- Make sure the EU keeps its promises to protect disability rights and includes people with intellectual disabilities in its work.
Our activities include training workshops, skill-building programmes, awareness-raising events, and dialogue with leaders in the European Parliament and other European institutions. We also help people with disabilities learn about their rights, express their views, and take part in decisions that affect their lives.
Our work supports important European commitments, including the EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021–2030. Through our projects and advocacy, we work for a Europe where everyone has a voice, equal opportunities, and the support they need to participate fully in society.
Hvad gør EU for trisomi 21 vil have ?
Vi ønsker, at mennesker med intellektuelle handicap skal have en prioritet på den europæiske dagsorden for at sikre reel lighed mellem borgerne.
Sigtbarhed
Mennesker med handicap er ikke til stede i det politiske miljø, er ikke til stede på arbejdsmarkedet hverken i medierne. Hvis mennesker med handicap ikke er synlige i samfundet, er det umuligt at skabe de nødvendige ændringer.
Ikke-diskrimination
EU-lovgivningen om bekæmpelse af forskelsbehandling er kommet langt de seneste år for de forskellige mindretalsgrupper, bortset fra mennesker med handicap. Mennesker med intellektuelle handicap har brug for nogle specielle tilpasninger for at sikre, at disse love og retspraksis beskytter dem og ikke kun i teorien.
Sundhed
Den Europæiske Union skal handle i interesse for mennesker med intellektuelle handicap for at sikre deres ret til et "højt niveau for beskyttelse af menneskers sundhed" som fastlagt i Den Europæiske Unions charter om grundlæggende rettigheder.
Autonomi
For at garantere uafhængighed og valgfrihed for mennesker med intellektuelle handicap skal vi fremme deres autonomi. Til dette formål skal EU tilskynde til medicinsk forskningsprogram med terapeutiske mål og inkluderende innovative sociale projekter, der integrerer deres samfund i samfundet.