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WHO forced to apologise for ‘ignorant’ Down Syndrome Facebook post

Global health body wrote that it ‘appreciates feedback’ on Facebook post that drew immediate outrage

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

Woman can take Down’s syndrome abortion fight to Court of Appeal

Heidi Crowter will appeal against a ruling which dismissed her challenge to a law which allows abortion up to birth for babies with Down’s Syndrome.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

Mum of Down’s Syndrome baby 'felt pressured by NHS to terminate pregnancy'

Hetty Blakey, gave birth to baby Poppy on November 2 last year and has shared her disappointment with hospital staff who treated her and her newborn.

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2022

'Forced back into lockdown': Vulnerable people say scrapping Covid rules ends their freedom

An end to mandatory self-isolation for those with Covid and scrapping free testing and isolation payments put the vulnerable at risk, campaigners say

Chronicle Live · Feb 24, 2022

Mum left daughter with Down's syndrome to starve to death in maggot infested room

Debbie Leitch, who used to live in Leeds, weighed under four stone at the time of her death

Leeds Live · Feb 24, 2022

Sofia Jirau is Victoria's Secret's first model with Down syndrome

The lingerie brand is stepping into inclusivity in the best way possible. And it’s about time.

Input · Feb 22, 2022

Sofía Jirau makes history as first Victoria's Secret model with Down's Syndrome

Sofía Jirau has made history as Victoria Secret's first model with Down's Syndrome and proudly tells followers 'there are no limits' to what people like her can achieve as she breaks down barriers in the modelling industry

Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2022

Sofía Jirau has made history as first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome

‘One day I dreamed it, I worked for it and today it’s a dream come true’

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

Sofía Jirau has made history as first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome

‘One day I dreamed it, I worked for it and today it’s a dream come true’

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

First Victoria's Secret model with Down's syndrome says her 'dreams have come true'

Puerto Rican model Sofia Jirau, who made her debut at New York Fashion Week, has called it a "dream come true" to become the first Victoria's Secret model with Down's syndrome

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2022