Press Release

World Autism Awareness Day - 2024

02 April 2024

Caption: Two of the eights stamps featuring artwork by people with autism, and which the UN Postal Administration will issue for this year’s World Autism Day on 2 April.
Credit: UN Photo/Mark Garten

Message of UN Secretary-General António Guterres

World Autism Awareness Day is a moment to recognize and celebrate the important contributions of autistic people in every country and community.

But around the world, they continue to confront barriers to their fundamental rights to education, employment and social inclusion -- as called for by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

As a matter of fundamental rights, governments must invest in stronger community support systems, inclusive education and training programmes, and accessible and technology-based solutions to enable persons with autism to enjoy the same rights as others.

Scaling-up support and investment in countries and communities requires working hand-in-hand with persons with autism and their allies.

Today and every day, let’s unite to realize their rights, and ensure an inclusive and accessible world for all.

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For more information and resources at the following link:

https://www.un.org/en/observances/autism-day