Hon Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that 21 March 2012 marks the seventh anniversary of World Down's Syndrome Day and for the first time in 2012, this day will be officially observed by the United Nations;
2) further notes that the aim of the day is to raise awareness and understanding of a condition that affects approximately 1 in 800 births worldwide, and to promote the inherent rights of persons with Down's syndrome to enjoy full and dignified lives and be active participants in their communities and society;
3) acknowledges that from 2012, the UN will invite all its member states, relevant organisations of the UN system, international organisations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organisations and the private sector, to observe World Down's Syndrome Day and actively raise public awareness of Down's syndrome; and
4) further acknowledges that this will ensure a major step forward towards the goal of WDSD being observed and celebrated by persons with Down's syndrome, their families and friends, those who live and work with them and all persons who wish to promote and ensure quality of life and human rights for all persons with Down's syndrome.
Agreed to.