First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has called on society to take collective responsibility in building a more inclusive world, using World Down Syndrome Day as a platform to address the systemic barriers faced by individuals with the condition.<\/p>\n
In a post shared on X, the First Lady argued that human difference, including the experiences of those living with Down Syndrome, should be viewed not as a limitation, but as a source of diversity that enriches society as a whole.<\/p>\n
“It is our collective responsibility to care for one another and build a society where no one is left behind,” she wrote.<\/p>\n
The First Lady’s remarks went beyond symbolic observance, drawing a clear distinction between inclusion as a charitable gesture and inclusion as an obligation. She stressed that the participation of children with Down Syndrome in all aspects of life is “not a matter of choice, but a fundamental right”, language that signals a push for structural, rather than ad hoc, change.<\/p>\n
She also acknowledged the lived reality of many individuals with the condition, noting that despite frequently facing isolation and discrimination, they consistently demonstrate love, kindness, and resilience.<\/p>\n
World Down Syndrome Day is observed annually on March 21, a date chosen by the United Nations to reflect the triplication, or trisomy, of the 21st chromosome that causes the condition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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