Dhaka calls for collective actions to ensure rights of autistic children

Bangladesh has highlighted the importance of accelerating awareness and actions towards addressing the challenges faced by the children with autism and their families, at a time when the world faces increased prevalence of autism.

"It is alarming that in 2022, 1 in 100 persons have been detected to have autism spectrum disorder.

We must step up efforts to ensure their overall wellbeing and societal inclusion," said Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Muhammad A. Muhith.
"Let us work together to increase awareness and advocacy to ensure the rights, dignity, and well-being of children with developmental disabilities including autism," said Ambassador Muhith at the observance of World Autism Awareness Day in the UN on April 5.

Co-hosted by the delegations of Bangladesh, Ghana, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar and Zambia in partnership with key civil society organizations working in the field of autism and developmental disabilities the event featured an open forum and an art and fashion exhibition that displayed the artistic work of children with autism.

Ambassador Muhith Ambassador Manuel L. Lagdameo of Philippines jointly cut the ribbon for the exhibition.    —UNB