Qatar, international partners launch Global Autism Alliance at UN General Assembly

New York: A call to join an action driven global alliance focused on building a more inclusive future for people with autism around the world has been...

New York: A call to join an action-driven global alliance focused on building a more inclusive future for people with autism around the world has been sounded by Qatar, alongside international partners, at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The launch of the Global Autism Advocacy Coalition (GAAC) – announced at an event led by the State of Qatar, together with Qatar Foundation (QF), the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and Autism Speaks, during the UN General Assembly’s International High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health – marks an opportunity for the international community to shape a unified worldwide approach to supporting those with autism and their families.

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, commented: “I welcome the launch of the Global Autism Advocacy Coalition, marking a milestone that shifts our efforts beyond awareness to collective action.

“This platform urges the international community to embrace its shared responsibility in addressing autism. As the first coalition of its kind, it will ensure autism becomes an international priority.