Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Autism Speaks Applauds the Unanimous Passage of a New UN Resolution on Autism

On December 12, 2012, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously passed a new resolution calling on governments to take urgent action to improve access to long-term healthcare, education, training and intervention programs for persons ... More...

U.N. Passes Unanimous Resolution Expressing 'Deep Concern' Over Long-Term Challenges for Persons with Autism, Developmental Disorders

NEW YORK, N.Y. (December 12, 2012) – Today the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously passed a new resolution calling on governments to take urgent action to improve access to long-term healthcare, education, training and interve... More...

Major UN Conference Proclaims Inclusive International Cooperation Key to Solving Autism Puzzle

NEW YORK, N.Y. (April 4, 2012) Yesterday more than 300 dignitaries, researchers, parent advocates, and educators gathered at the United Nations for an event jointly sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh, the United States Mission to the... More...