World News in Brief: Haiti support continues, deadly Afghan mine blasts, autism awareness day

World News in Brief: Haiti support continues, deadly Afghan mine blasts, autism awareness day

On Saturday alone, the World Food Programme (WFP) provide more than 28,000 meals to people who have been forced to flee their homes. Despite the widespread insecurity, WFP has delivered food assistance to some 480,000 people across the country since the beginning of March, thanks to partners on the ground – including Haitian non-governmental organizations, local businesses and Haitian…

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Celebrate diverse contributions of persons with autism, UN chief says

Celebrate diverse contributions of persons with autism, UN chief says

“Today and every day, let us fully recognize the active and diverse contributions of persons with autism to our societies,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. “Let us work together with persons with autism to build an inclusive and accessible world for all.” ‘We must do better’ Despite important progress, he said, persons with autism continue…

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