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(Part 3) Autism Awareness Day - The Americas: Moving from Surviving to Thriving | United Nations
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.
Audio Languages: English, Original
2 April 2024
Meetings & Events
Leaving no one behind: autism, emerging technologies & equity
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."
Audio Languages: English, Original
2 April 2024
Meetings & Events
(Part 2) Autism Awareness Day - Oceania & Europe: Moving from Surviving to Thriving | United Nations
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.
Audio Languages: English, Original
1 April 2024
Meetings & Events
(Part 1) Autism Awareness Day - Africa & Asia: Moving from Surviving to Thriving | United Nations
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.
Audio Languages: English, Original
1 April 2024
Side Events
Autism and Down syndrome know no borders: mothers, families and professionals laying the foundation for protection and fulfillment (CSW67 side event)
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.
Audio Languages: English
17 March 2023
Side Events
Inclusive Quality Education for All - World Autism Awareness Day (2 April)
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.
Audio Languages: English, Original
8 April 2022
Press Conferences
Yemen, Ukraine, Ethiopia & other topics - Daily Press Briefing
Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Audio Languages: English
1 April 2022