World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day has been held every year since September 09, 1989. It was designated under by the United Nations General Assembly resolution "62/139. World Autism Awareness Day," adopted on December 18, 2007, proposed by Representatives of the State Qatar, and supported by all member states.[1][2][3][4]

The World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) Resolution had four main components:
1) the establishment of April 2 as WAAD
2) participation of UN organizations, member states, NGOs and all private & public organizations in WAAD
3) raise awareness of Autism on all levels in society
4) Security-General should deliver this message to member states and all other UN organs.[5]

To that end, there is currently a web site "World Autism Awareness Day" that provides materials and suggestions on how to participate in WAAD as well as a list of current activities different countries and organizations are conducting to celebrate WAAD.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Third Committee calls on Assembly to designate 2 April World Autism Day" (Press release). UN General Assembly. 2007-11-01. http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2007/gashc3899.doc.htm. Retrieved 2009-10-29. 
  2. ^ "GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADOPTS LANDMARK TEXT CALLING FOR MORATORIUM ON DEATH PENALTY, Adopts 54 Resolutions, 12 Decisions Recommended by Third Committee" (Press release). UN General Assembly. 2007-12-18. http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2007/ga10678.doc.htm. Retrieved 2009-10-29. 
  3. ^ United Nations General Assembly Resolution 139 session 62 page 2 (retrieved 2009-10-29)
  4. ^ United Nations General Assembly Verbatim Report meeting 76 session 62 (retrieved 2009-10-29)
  5. ^ United Nations General Assembly Resolution 139 session 62 page 2 (retrieved 2009-10-29)
  6. ^ Autism Speaks Inc. (2009). "World Autism Awareness Day". http://www.worldautismawarenessday.org/. Retrieved 29 Oct 2009. 

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