UN Secretary General António Guterres calls for a renewed obligation to create a more equal and inclusive world in its message that marks the world’s autism consciousness day on Tuesday.

This year’s theme – Promoting Neurodiversity and UN Objectives of Sustainable Development (SDGS) – Highlights the intersection of neurodiversity and global sustainability efforts.

The goal is to show how inclusive policies and practices can drive positive changes for autistic individuals around the world and help make the SDGs come true.

Insulation, stigma and inequality

“People with autism often experience insulation, stigma and inequality. They have been denied healthcare and education-Ice-offers during crisis and their legal capacity have been not recognized and over-the-right“Said the Secretary General.

“Such discrimination is contrary to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability and the goals of sustainable developmental obligations to leave none. It should change“He added.

Autism or autism spectrum disorder constitutes a diverse group of conditions related to the development of the brain, according to a fact sheet from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Characteristics can be detected in early childhood involving a certain degree of difficulties with social interaction and communication, but the diagnosis often does not occur until much later.

Vaccine -Link Debunked

It is estimated that approx. 1 in 100 children all over the world has autism. Available scientific evidence suggests that there are probably many factors that make a child more likely to have autism, including environmental and genetic factors that said.

FN -Agency noted that Comprehensive research has shown that measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism.

“Studies that were interpreted as the indication of such a link were deficient, and Some of the authors did not have — declared parties It affected what they reported on their research, ”the fact sheet said.

Furthermore, evidence also shows that other childhood vaccines do not increase the risk.

Varied life experiences

Autistic people’s abilities and needs vary and can develop over time, as explained. While some can live independently, others have serious disabilities and require lifelong care and support.

Autism also often has an impact on education and employment opportunities, while families can face significant demands to provide care and support.

The Secretary -General emphasized that governments must adopt legislation and policies that guarantee equality and promote the full participation of people with autism in society.

“We need inclusive health and education systems, work environments and urban design – to ensure that people with autism have equal opportunities to thrive,” he said.

“At the World Autism Awareness Day, let’s resume to create a world where no people with autism are left behind,” his message concluded.

Engagement in diversity

Through its history, the UN has celebrated diversity and promoted the rights and well -being of people with disabilities, including learning differences and disabilities.

For example, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability, who came into force in 2008, confirms the basic principle of universal human rights of all.

The same year, the UN General Meeting – which brings together all 193 Member States – declared unanimously April 2 as the world’s autism awareness day to improve the quality of life for people with autism so that they can lead full and meaningful life as an integral part of society.