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The UN's 2024 World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) observance will for the first time provide a truly global overview of the state of affairs with regard to awareness, acceptance and appreciation of autistic people, from the perspective of autistic people themselves.

On April 2, 2024, the international community will gather to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day. To mark this important occasion, the State of Qatar and Autism Speaks will hold an event titled "Leave No One Behind: Autism, Emerging Technologies, and Equity."

In Part 2, an all-autistic lineup of speakers from Oceania and Europe share their lived experience and thoughts on the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for autistic people to be able to thrive.

The UN's 2024 World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) observance will for the first time provide a truly global overview of the state of affairs with regard to awareness, acceptance and appreciation of autistic people, from the perspective of autistic people themselves.

Office of the Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General

In every country, there are children with Down syndrome or autism. Children affected by these distinct conditions may face lifelong physical and cognitive challenges of varying severity, but they remain valued and beloved family members and contribute to their communities in a wide variety of ways.

The 2022 observance will address inclusive education in the context of SDG 4 – the promise and reality – through a virtual event that will include a moderated panel discussion, along with brief presentations by self-advocates, educators and other experts.

Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.