Health and Fitness

Autism Awareness Day Should Spur Action to Combat Discrimination, Says Secretary General Ban

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 March 2012. 

Proud member of LION Publishers

UN Postal Administration releases postage stamps to honour World Autism Awareness Day. Photo: UNPA

The annual observance of World Autism Awareness Day should spur global action to combat the “unacceptable” discrimination, abuse and isolation that people with the disorder and their loved ones face, according to Secretary-GeneralBan Ki-moon.

“Autism is not limited to a single region or a country; it is a worldwide challenge that requires global action,” states Mr.…

Most read stories this week

Take a Survey

ARCHIVES