The Moscow charity Downside Up is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. In Russia, on average only 15% of children with Down syndrome live with their families. In Moscow, thanks to the work of Downside Up, some 45% of new babies are now being taken home. Downside Up is working to ensure children with Down syndrome receive high quality services from birth to 7 years.
A new UN treaty, launched earlier this year, promises to promote the interests and safeguard the rights of people with disabilities around the world.