The Syrian Future Movement commemorates World Autism Awareness Day, established by the United Nations General Assembly on April 2nd of each year under Resolution 62/139, as an annual platform to highlight the rights of individuals with autism and the necessity of empowering them to participate effectively in society.
The Syrian Future Movement expresses its deep concern regarding the global statistics issued by the World Health Organization, which confirm that one in every 100 children suffers from autism spectrum disorder. These figures place a grave national responsibility upon us, requiring a systematic and comprehensive response, particularly within Syria, where even the most basic levels of monitoring and accurate statistics are lacking due to years of war.
The Syrian Future Movement bases its vision for this day on the 2026 theme, “Autism and Humanity—Every Life Matters,” emphasizing that the real challenge in Syria lies not only in raising awareness about the disorder, but also in moving towards acceptance, appreciation, and full inclusion, moving away from the policies of marginalization and social stigma that continue to plague many Syrian families.
The Syrian Future Movement draws attention to humanitarian reports indicating a massive gap in care and rehabilitation services in Syria. Syrian governorates suffer from a scarcity of free specialized centers and a lack of psychological and educational support programs for families, leaving thousands of children with autism without early intervention. This threatens to squander exceptional human potential that could have been invested in building the nation.
From its national perspective, the Syrian Future Movement emphasizes that a democratic future for Syria requires a new social contract that guarantees the rights of people with disabilities as an integral part of citizenship. It calls on international organizations and Syrian civil society to intensify efforts to provide inclusive educational environments that respect modern diversity and grant people with autism equal opportunities in learning and employment.
The Syrian Future Movement commends the resilience of Syrian mothers and fathers who struggle under harsh economic and living conditions to provide care for their children. It affirms its commitment to placing the issue of autism among the top priorities of its political and social agenda, striving to establish national legislation that protects their rights and guarantees them a dignified life characterized by humanity and justice.
