The Permanent Parliamentary Council for the Protection of Child Rights organized an event related to Down Syndrome Day.

"It's worth mentioning that the Parliament's participation in the global solidarity campaign to raise awareness of Down syndrome is not a new endeavor. Since 2017, the Parliament has consistently organized various events aimed at increasing awareness about Down syndrome. This year marks the first time that the Permanent Parliamentary Council for the Protection of Children's Rights has joined this global campaign of solidarity, which carries the message "Let's end the stereotypes!" I am hopeful that through our collective efforts and collaboration, we can successfully overcome the stereotypes and stigma associated with Down syndrome", - the Chair of the Permanent Parliamentary Council for the Protection of Children's Rights, Baia Kvitsiani, stated.

At the meeting, stakeholders including representatives from the non-governmental organizations "Tanadgoma" and the association "Anika", the "Aisi" school, the United Nations Children's Fund, and officials from the Ministries of Education, Science, Youth, and Health convened. Also in attendance were children with Down syndrome, young people, their parents, and Greta Tsitsava, a member of the Permanent Parliamentary Council for Children's Rights Protection.

Discussions centered on the needs of children with disabilities, particularly the implementation of assistive learning technologies, including digital tools, and adapted techniques in the educational process. Attendees agreed on the necessity for increased communication between relevant governmental and non-governmental entities to ensure that existing mechanisms for safeguarding children's rights are well-known and accessible to all beneficiaries.

Since 2012, Georgia has observed March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day, marked by a week-long event aimed at raising awareness about the condition.