#RengimizBelliOlsun Campaign Raises Awareness

#rengimizbelliolsun Campaign Raises Awareness Turkey Down Syndrome Association (Down Türkiye), which works to increase public awareness of Down syndrome and strengthen the place of individuals with Down syndrome in society, is inviting all of Turkey to join an awareness movement through the #rengimizbelliolsun campaign, which it will hold for the fourth time this year on World Down Syndrome Day celebrated on 21 March globally. In the #rengimizbelliolsun campaign, supported by prominent figures from the arts, business and civil society worlds, the colors emphasize that individuals with Down syndrome are indispensable members of society. You too can become part of this chain of support by putting socks of different colors on your hands and challenging your friends with the #rengimizbelliolsun hashtag to make the world a colorful place. Down Türkiye will continue the #rengimizbelliolsun campaign in 2022, which it launched four years ago on World Down Syndrome Day, celebrated on 21 March globally in reference to the three copies of chromosome 21 found in individuals with Down syndrome. Turkey Down Syndrome Association Board Chairman Gün Bilgin, noting that millions of people increased their awareness of Down syndrome through campaigns organized in previous years, said: "Through the #rengimizbelliolsun campaign, which we expand in impact and scope each year and to which we include prominent figures from the arts, business and civil society worlds, we are increasing awareness of Down syndrome and individuals with Down syndrome."

Awareness to Increase with Support from Prominent Figures in Arts and Business

Bilgin, stating that millions of people participated in the awareness movement last year through the contributions of famous names supporting the social media campaign, said: "With the awareness created by our campaign, individuals with Down syndrome have begun to take a more active place in society. 21 March is a day that will not only benefit babies, children and adults with Down syndrome, but will also allow us to see our own prejudices and realize that we can be more inclusive with this understanding. This year, we will again increase awareness of Down syndrome with the support of prominent figures from Turkey's business, arts and civil society worlds. Our goal is for the entire country to say #rengimizbelliolsun with one voice and to ensure that people with Down syndrome take a more active place in society," she said. Turkey Down Syndrome Association General Secretary Fulya Ekmen, saying "Individuals with Down syndrome need to exist in society, in business life and in every area of life, and society also needs to know what this syndrome is and understand that individuals with Down syndrome are an indispensable part of life like the colors of the world," said: "We want everyone to participate in the awareness movement to create the impact we desire with our #rengimizbelliolsun campaign. We expect those who participate in our campaign to put socks of different colors on their hands to make the world a colorful place and challenge their friends. With colorful socks and Turkey's colorful faces, we will create a challenge chain across the country. With this chain, we will break down all prejudices against Down syndrome and emphasize that individuals with Down syndrome can stand alone in education, business, arts and every area of life. We expect support for our #rengimizbelliolsun campaign from all our people and from prominent figures in the arts and civil society. For awareness, our color is clear—what about yours?" she said.