North Macedonia's President walks bullied 11-year-old girl with Down syndrome to school

[rpannier]

The President of North Macedonia walked an 11-year-old girl with Down syndrome to school after he heard she was being bullied.

President Stevo Pendarovski held Embla Ademi's hand as he walked her to her elementary school in the city of Gostivar on Monday.

Embla has experienced bullying at school due as a result of having Down syndrome -- a genetic condition that causes learning disabilities, health problems and distinctive facial characteristics -- a spokesperson for the President's office told CNN.

Pendarovski "talked to Embla's parents about the challenges she and her family face on a daily basis," and discussed solutions, his office said in a press release.

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[Srkdqltr]

1. What a good thing to do. I hope his actions help.

[calimary]

2. What a kind and loving gesture!

[Wounded Bear]

3. Wow, cool story!

[Nanuke]

4. Nice! Yesterday at Target...

I saw images of a model with DS on display in the cosmetic department. Beautiful. It’s about time. Yea for Target.

[highplainsdem]

5. Bravo!

[LoisB]

6. What a kind thing for him to do. I don't understand how school officials allow bullying to

continue. Bully someone once - principal's office, call in parents, suspension. Second time - expulsion. To me, it is especially egregious when someone bullies a child who is vulnerable and can't or won't fight back.

[Roc2020]

7. Wonderful gesture

[George II]

8. Something Joe Biden would do. Anyone see how he spoke to a young boy with a severe stutter? Glad....

....there are others in the world who have compassion, too.

[dixiechiken1]

12. This was my thought as well...

I thought how fortunate we are to have a President in office who would do the same thing.

[niyad]

9. Bravo. A truly kind and caring act.

[SKKY]

10. As the Father to a son with Down Syndrome, this fills me with so much joy.

[Mr. Evil]

11. There needs to be more threads like this.

Showing the best of humanity. Empathy, sympathy, compassion, et al. It's uplifting.

[Joinfortmill]

13. 👍

[orangecrush]

14. BRAVO!!!

There are still some wonderful people in this world.

[demigoddess]

15. as a mother of a daughter with 13qminus syndrome, I am happy to see this

we have nice adults and children in our neighborhood, we need more like this all over the world.

[Faux pas]

16. That's

what true leaders do.

[lame54]

17. He asked himself WWJD?...

What Would Joe Do?