In the context of World Down Syndrome Day, celebrated on March 21, the Catholic Association of Propagandists (ACdP) has launched a moving campaign to defend the right to life of people with Trisomy 21. The campaign, with the slogan “Today you congratulate me, tomorrow would you abort me? Don’t you think it’s a little hypocritical?”, seeks to raise awareness about the reality of selective abortion of children with Down syndrome, a practice that remains alarmingly common in several countries.

Billboards and marquees with the campaign slogan will be displayed in 64 municipalities across Spain, including cities such as Alicante, Madrid, Bilbao, Malaga, and Oviedo, highlighting the important reflection the campaign proposes. Furthermore, as is typical of ACdP initiatives, the posters include a QR code that redirects to a one-and-a-half-minute video showing the reasons for celebrating this Day, as well as presenting statistics on abortions of children with Down syndrome.

In just 48 hours, the video has accumulated more than 120,000 views on the ACdP YouTube channel, reflecting the reception and interest generated by the campaign. One of the most striking data highlighted in the video is that in Spain, 83% of children prenatally diagnosed with Trisomy 21 are aborted.

Carmen Sánchez Maíllo, campaign spokesperson and National Secretary for Family and Life at the ACdP, emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the value and dignity of people with Down syndrome. “People with Down syndrome are as worthy and valuable as any other person, and it is important for Spanish society to realize the great cynicism that comes with considering ourselves an inclusive and integrative society, yet preventing the birth of people we consider less suitable,” explains Sánchez Maíllo.

The campaign not only aims to question abortion policies but also supports families with people with Down syndrome. “Those who have a child with Down syndrome know how happy and normal they are, and how much they enrich the lives of those around them, despite the difficulties they face when receiving a prenatal diagnosis,” adds the spokesperson.

Prior to the launch of the campaign, the ACdP maintained contact with various associations that work with people with Down syndrome to understand their realities and demands. This interaction will also lead to a series of interviews and content on the ACdP’s communication channels, aiming to demonstrate that genuine support for these individuals should not be limited to an annual day of commemoration.

The campaign posters will be visible in many Spanish cities, from Alicante to Madrid, including Seville, Zaragoza, Vigo, Oviedo, Burgos, and many other locations. Thus, the ACdP continues its fight to defend life, carrying a message of hope and justice for all those who, for various reasons, face rejection and oblivion.

This campaign is a call to reflect on the true value of human life, regardless of each person’s physical characteristics or genetic makeup. A clear message: every life counts, and human dignity is non-negotiable.