World Autism Awareness Day 2024

The Forum is platform for young people with autism and their families. the United Nations, government leaders, advocacy groups, civil society organizations and other stakeholders to raise awareness on autism and to advocate for the rights and welfare of persons with autism.

It will also feature the importance of the WHO-UNICEF Global Report on Children with Developmental Disabilities which was launched at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly High Level Week in September 2023 under the co-sponsorship of Autism Speaks and Qatar Foundation.

The report is a call for action to promote inclusion of children and young people with developmental disabilities in efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. 

In launching the Global Report, the primary aim is to advocate for heightened prioritization and investment in programming tailored to children and young people with developmental disabilities. Additionally, it seeks to identify and address significant gaps in policy and programming within this sphere. Efforts also include highlighting leading countries and partners engaged in advocacy initiatives. Ultimately, the overarching goal is to provide a platform for amplifying the voices of individuals with lived experience and their families.