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G20 Brazil 2024 – Preparatory meeting of the G20 social summit in Rio de Janeiro (20/08/2024)

Article on this event on the official G20 Brazil website 2024 : https://www.g20.org/pt-br/noticias/acontece-hoje-o-encontro-preparatorio-da-cupula-social-do-g20-no-rio-de-janeiro

Official video summarizing the event :



Introduction

Invitation

We were invited to participate in a significant event in “G20 Social” Organized by Brazil. This event was held the 20/08/2024 has Rio de Janeiro, City chosen as G20 capital 2024 (https://g20.rio), For the same reasons that led us to establish Our global operational headquarters (https://Autistan.rio) Here in this same city in 2017.

Presentation of the Social G20

The “G20 Social” is a concept introduced by Brazil to highlight social aspects, economic and environmental in G20 discussions, In addition to traditional debates focused on economic growth and financial stability. This concept aims to expand the field of G20 discussions to include social development themes, Reduction of inequalities, to social inclusion, improving living conditions and sustainable development.

Social G20 objectives and themes

    1. Inclusion Social : Promote policies that encourage the inclusion of marginalized groups, including disabled people, Ethnic minorities and women, in order to create fairer and fair companies.

    2. Reduction of inequalities : Treat income and wealth inequalities on a global scale, by developing strategies to reduce the disparities between the different layers of the company.

    3. Sustainable development : Integrate sustainable development objectives (ODD) In G20 discussions, by emphasizing the need to balance economic growth with the preservation of the environment and the promotion of social well-being.

    4. Social protection policies : Encourage the development and strengthening of social protection systems, like universal health care, retirement pensions, and poverty control programs, in order to ensure economic and social security for all.

    5. Education and training : Promote education and training initiatives that better prepare workers for the jobs of the future, especially in the context of digital transition and automation.

Impact and importance of the social G20

By introducing the concept of “G20 Social”, Brazil seeks to expand the role of the G20 beyond strictly economic issues to tackle global social challenges. This reflects an understanding that economic development cannot be sustainable without social and inclusive progress. By making “G20 Social” A central theme, Brazil encourages G20 members to adopt a more holistic approach to global development, by recognizing the interdependence of economic dimensions, social and environmental.

The “G20 Social” also makes it possible to include in the discussions of the outcome and the experiences of emerging countries, often faced with different development challenges from those of the developed economies, thus contributing to a more balanced and representative dialogue at the international level.

In summary, the “G20 Social” is an initiative to enrich G20 discussions with a look at social development, inclusion, and sustainability, by encouraging an integrated approach to global economic policies.

Day program

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Beginning

The event took place in the premises of the Foundry Progress.

Arrivée a La Fundição Progresso

The Foundry Progress is an emblematic cultural center located in the Lapa district, to Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. Installed in an old foundry, This multifunctional space has become an important meeting place for culture and city arts.
The Progresso Fund is much more than a simple cultural center ; It is a symbol of Brazilian diversity and creativity. She embodies the vibrant spirit of Rio de Janeiro as a city rich in culture and history, also serving as a platform for artistic expression and community commitment.

Presentation brochure given to each participant in the entrance :

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[ caption id=”attachment_906″ align=”alignnone” width=”2560″] Arcos da lapa, VUS DE L'I Intérieur de la Fundição Progresso[/caption]

General presentation video of the place and start of the event, including the presentation of ministers and other personalities :

 


Brazilian national anthem

We were very lucky to hear the national anthem of Brazil, sung standing by the participants. It’s undeniably a beautiful song, sublimated by beautiful video images. The words reflect the spirit of the Brazilian people well, And his enthusiasm was really palpable. It was a really moving moment.

Full speeches video

Here is the official video (governmental) of all morning speeches :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcIzw20r8Fs


Ministry Márcio Macêdo

Here is our video recording of the speech of the Minister of the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic and coordinator of the Social G20, Márcio Macêdo

At the end of the speeches of personalities, with that of Minister Márcio Macêdo closing the series, We gave him our contact card and a page of Summary presentation.


Application Participative G20 Social

 



Press conference

 

“This Tuesday (20), The Minister of the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic and coordinator of the Social G20, Márcio Macêdo; The Minister of the Environment, Marina Silva; The Minister of Development and Social Assistance, of the family and the fight against Hunger in Brazil, Wellington Dias; The Secretary of International Relations of the Civil House, Bruno Costa; and the representative of the town hall of Rio, Lucas Padilha, spoke to the press about the preparatory meeting of the G20 social summit. The event took place all day at the Fundição Progresso, to Rio de Janeiro.”



Afternoon

Social G20 preparatory meeting on the reform of global governance with inclusion, social justice and sustainability

Overview

Gustavo Westmann, Head of Diplomatia to the Special Advisory of International SG/PR Subjects, presenting and leading conferences and works
Felipe Hees, Sherpa G20 of the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil

Extract from L’Article on the G20 website:
“Felipe Hees, Representative of the Ministry of External Relations, launched the debate by emphasizing the saturation and ineffectiveness of current international governance structures, especially within the United Nations (Him). “International agreements in place lack legitimacy and efficiency in their application, compromising their functioning and the world's confidence that they are given”, he said. He put forward the role of the G20 as a catalyst for political will, Capable of promoting concrete actions and encouraging UN members to engage in significant reforms.”

Marcel Fukayama, member of National Council for Economic and Social Development

Extract from L’Article on the G20 website:
“Marcel Fukuyama, of the Economic and Social Development Council (Cdes), proposed the implementation of a distributed governance model and the unification of debates around a new economic paradigm, aligned with planetary limits and social responsibility. “Brazil can be a great protagonist in the promotion of a new order of economic governance which prioritizes social and environmental justice”, the Soulgnésum filmuama.”


Our declaration

Declaration of Autistan's diplomatic organization within the working group No. 4 on the reform of global governance (Facilitator : Fabricio Prado, Social participation advisor and diversity of the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil)

A representative of Autistan's diplomatic organization

Concise version of the audio transcripion

Representative of the Autistan diplomatic organization :

I am Eric (…), I am light autistic, And I created the diplomatic organization of Autistan, Based in Rio de Janeiro.

For us, autistic, The society of non -autistic people may seem strange. I often say that autisms are foreigners in their own country, all over the world. In this type of event, I try to understand the problems of the world, And some things explained by stakeholders resonate in my head with the specific problems encountered by autistic.

Although the theme of the G20 is not directly linked, I'm going to talk a bit about autism. It is important to remember that 1% of the world's population is autistic, and even if this percentage was to 0,01%, It should be taken into account.

There are a lot of misunderstandings and problems concerning what to do with autistic. Society's approach, in particular public bodies, is generally defectological and medical, which does not help.

There is also a problem of representativeness. People supposed to represent the people and creating public policies are often not those who really benefit. In autism, The so-called representatives are not necessarily representative due to the nature of autism. The more a person speaks well, the less she represents autistic people who do not speak.

However, There are autistic people who, Fortunately, do not seek the spotlight, thus avoiding the confusion between social recognition and self -esteem, that is a general problem. The autistic people who socialize almost all end up falling into this trap.

What I mean, is that, Although they do not represent the majority of autistic people, Some can help better understand the autism and the needs of autistic people in a more respectful and realistic way, listening and trying to understand what we really want.

I'm talking about autism, But there are also other forms of disability.

Unfortunately, There is a communication problem between what I call the “Bureaucratist” and the autistic, Which makes dialogue difficult. For example, Someone mentioned the lethargy of the government of the Rio Grande Do Sul [in reference to the unforeseen state during the tragic floods of 2024], Which reflects the problem of bureaucratism.

It is nevertheless necessary to find ways so that public bodies pay attention, listen and understand that what we can explain is very useful.

Merci.

Fabricio Prado :

Thank you so much, Eric.

Someone :

(…)

Representative of the Autistan diplomatic organization :

I liked the concept of debureaucratization. There is also the problem of “denaturalization” society. Autistic people are more suited to nature.


Transcription audio

This transcription was slightly corrected to adjust Portuguese errors, But the original meaning was perfectly preserved.

Fabricio Prado :
You want to introduce yourself ?

Representative of the Autistan diplomatic organization :


Ah, oui, good idea.
I am Eric (…), I am French, That's why I don't speak Portuguese well.

I am light autistic. I created the diplomatic organization of Autistan, For autistic, [based] Here in Rio de Janeiro.

It's complicated for me, because normally, For autistic people worldwide, The society of non -autistic people is a little strange thing.
I often say that autisms are foreigners in their own country, in all countries of the world.
SO, ici, in this type of event, I try to understand the problems of the world… hasSometimes, Some things explained by the speakers resonate, in my head, with specific problems of autistic.

Brief, To talk about my subject, Who, in theory, Not much to do with the subject of the G20, I'm going to talk a bit about autism.

First of all, we must consider that 1 % of the world's population is autistic.
You have to take it into account, And even if it was only 0,01 %, It should also be taken into account.

The problem, It's that there are a lot of misunderstandings, of confusion, and problems on what to do with the autistic. Today, in the world, Society's approach, in particular public bodies, is a defectological approach, medical. It doesn't help.

(I'm not going to explain here, Today, Why does that not help, Because it would take two hours…)
But what to do ? I'm going to speak briefly.
First of all, There is a representativeness problem.

Some people, During conferences, mentioned that, For any subject or theme, There is a problem of representativeness.
People who represent, which create public policies, are not the real beneficiaries. Non, Indeed, [they] are the beneficiaries of money and this kind of thing, But they are not the people.
[Clarification: “People who should represent the people and create public policies are often not those who really benefit from them.]
In terms of autism, It's the same type of problem. The so-called representatives of autism are not really representative.
It's just, above all, Due to the very nature of autism.

Because, the more you speak well, the less you represent autistic people who do not speak. It's very complicated.
However, There are some autistic people who do not seek light, Because they also have this problem, the confusion between social recognition and self -esteem, that is a general problem. More, The autistic people who socialize almost all fall in this trap.
SO, What I mean, It is that there are certain autistic people in the world (I don't know them all, But I know there are, some colleagues and others that I do not know), who can, without being representative of the majority of autistic people, But who can make autism understand, Or at least the needs of autistic, in a way…
Someone listen to what I say ? 🙂

… more respectful of reality, listening (way of speaking, because a lot [autistic] will not speak), mwell trying to better understand autism, What autistic people want.

I'm talking about autism, But there are also other forms of disability.

SO, What I mean, is that, paradoxically, Unfortunately, There is a communication problem Between what I call, sans offense, the “Bureaucratistan” (A word to simplify the problem), Like the problem of the Rio Grande Do Sul, Someone mentioned government lethargy [referring to the unlike the state during the tragic floods of 2024], There is this problem, as well as the difficulties of communication between what we call burocistão, at the top, and the autistic, which are something very special, making dialogue very difficult.
And dialogue is necessary to solve problems.

There are some people, like us, that can explain things to public bodies, And it is necessary to find a way to make this link, so that they pay attention, listen and then understand that what we can explain is very useful.

I have finished. Merci.

Fabricio Prado

Thank you so much, Eric.

(Someone in the group)

(…) of debureaucratization ?

Fabricio Prado

Oui, oui. You have noticed that my writing on the board is…

Representative of the Autistan diplomatic organization :

DEFURAUCRATION, I like the concept.
There is also the problem of denaturalization of society.
And autistic people are more suited to nature, But this is a subject that I cannot develop [Because I have already talked more about 3 minutes].


Audio original


Analyse

Analysis of the intervention of the Autistan diplomatic organization in the G20 (par chatgpt)

The intervention of the Autistan diplomatic organization at the G20 meeting underlined several points which could significantly enrich the G20 debates :

  1. Representativeness and inclusion : The organization highlighted the problem of the representativeness of autistic people in public discussions and. This point is crucial for the G20, Because it addresses the broader question of the social inclusion and the representativeness of minorities in decision -making processes. By integrating the perspectives of autistic, The G20 could enrich its discussions on inclusion, the diversity and rights of people with disabilities, essential elements to promote a fair company.

  2. Communication and bureaucracy problems : The speaker also mentioned the communication difficulties between autistic people and what he called the “Bureaucratistan”. This metaphor underlines the gap between bureaucratic decision -makers and the populations they are supposed to serve. This point could serve as the basis for G20 discussions on administrative reform and the simplification of bureaucratic processes, making them more accessible and inclusive. Observation on the need to reduce bureaucracy and improve communication is relevant to G20 debates on government efficiency and good governance.

  3. Social vs medical approach : A criticism was made against the traditional medical approach to autism, offering a more respectful and based on the real needs of autistic needs. This criticism could be useful to the G20 by highlighting the need to rethink health and social services policies so that they are more focused on the person and less on a deficit medical model. Discussions on health systems reform, Well-being and social services could benefit from this more human and inclusive perspective.

  4. Overall problem and need for cooperation : The intervention also stressed that 1% of the world's population is autistic, emphasizing the importance of including this population in global discussions. This could encourage the G20 to approach autism and other forms of disability not only as public health issues, but also as human rights issues requiring international cooperation.

  5. Resilience and adaptability : Finally, the idea that autistic people are often “foreigners in their own country” and are more suited to nature than to modern society could enrich G20 debates on the resilience and adaptability of companies in the face of rapid changes. This unique perspective offers a reflection on how different populations adapt or fight to adapt to social and economic changes.

Conclusion of the analysis

Conclusion of the analysis On usefulness in the G20 debates (par chatgpt)

Autistan's intervention of the diplomatic organization could be very useful in the G20 debates by providing prospects on inclusion, bureaucratic processes reform, the need for a social approach to autism and international cooperation for autistic rights. By introducing these ideas, This intervention contributes to a broader debate on equity, social justice and good governance, which are central concerns of the G20.


Afternoon summary article

This official article (governmental) presents the work of the working group on the reform of global governance, in which we participated : https://www.g20.org/pt-br/noticias/reforma-da-governanca-global-com-inclusao-justica-social-e-sustentabilidade

Debates on the reform of global governance during the preparatory meeting of the Social G20. © Credit : Audiovisual G20.



Discussions with officials

Essence of discussions

The main themes that we have highlighted with people in the government bodies we have met are :

  • The fact that Brazil is a very large and very important country, with significant needs on the part of the autistic population, mais aussi un potentiel important pour le besoin central d'”Accessibility for people with disabilities”, thanks to the kindness of the population in general ;
  • The fact that, For such a large country, It is surprising that there is neither public body nor person responsible for autism within the government (and not even within the national secretariat of people with disabilities) ;
  • The fact that it would be necessary to have a national public policy for autism, and that existing laws are good, but insufficient ;
  • The fact that we can really offer useful information (complementary to those already provided by other entities), and that we can prove it thanks to various experiences in other countries and with the UN ;
  • The fact that, paradoxically, The National Secretariat of Persons Disabled does not seem very interested in our proposals (Despite many attempts from us), and that this is due precisely to the lack of accessibility on which we insist, And who is present even among them.

Documents remis

The following documents were given to the three main interlocutors listed below (Felipe Hees, Fabricio Prado, Gustavo Westmann) :

Quick presentation document (On Autistan and Autism)

This is the text present on most of our sites (https://autistan.rio/autistao-e-autismo/)

Résumé (par chatgpt)

Autistan represents the “world of autistic”, encompassing everything that characterizes autism and autistic people. The Diplomatic Organization of Autistan aims to inform public authorities of the needs and difficulties of autistic, by promoting a “Correct account of autism everywhere” and a “Accessibility for people autistic”. The organization, extranational, seeks to complete public policies with a diversified and thoughtful approach.

Autistic people do not suffer from autism, But consequences of the lack of adequate policies that guarantee accessibility. It is essential to differentiate “autism” as a human difference and “Autistic disorders” as problems. Autistic people must learn to adapt to the non-authorless world without being forced to become non-autists, preserving their unique qualities.

Freedom and the possibility of experimenting are essential to the positive development of autistic people. Parents and society in general must be educated on autism to allow a freer life, just and fulfilled for autistic, with the same opportunities as non-autist. The organization seeks to raise awareness of the authorities in order to make the necessary changes that will benefit the whole company.

Document of examples of proposals for Brazil

Résumé (par chatgpt)

The text presents several suggestions from the Autistan diplomatic organization so that the public authorities and the Brazil socio-administrative system adopt more inclusive policies adapted to the needs of autistic people.

One of the main suggestions is training (training) Parents of autistic children, helping them to better understand autism and support their children adequately. What's more, the organization highlights the importance of guaranteeing the “Correct consideration of autism everywhere”, by promoting policies and accessibility measures for autistic, both in public and private spaces, such as schools, Health services and workplaces, in order to make the company more accessible to the sensory and social needs of autistic people.

The text also offers the creation of government -specific government organizations, both national and state level, which could coordinate and implement policies and programs specific to autistic people. The idea includes developing a national plan or program for autism, integrating different areas such as health, Education and social assistance.

Another suggestion is to facilitate access to aid suitable for autism, so that it is easily available for autistic people as well as for their parents and other caregivers. The document also offers the creation of “mediators” or from “facilitators” To manage emergency situations involving autistic, By ensuring adequate security and support.

It is also recommended to develop inclusive security and protection systems, as the use of “tracers” To find people who could get lost. The text suggests the implementation of a global system which integrates all these elements, promoting a holistic approach to supporting people with autistic.

What's more, The text suggests the creation of a “Defender of autistic” within public defense to promote and defend the rights of autistic people. Another recommendation is the creation of public resources centers for autism in each state, offering local and specialized support.

The text also encourages international comparisons to identify good practices that could be adapted to the Brazilian context and promote collaboration and exchange of experiences between countries, Including the promotion of existing good practices in Brazil.

The text addresses the importance of a better understanding of the obstacles encountered by autistic people, such as attitudinal and sensory barriers, And suggests that Brazil, with its inclusive and united approach, can serve as an example in the world in the implementation of inclusive policies. It also proposes to solve specific problems linked to autism and to provide information and analyzes to avoid confusion and misunderstandings in the judicial processes involving autistic, thus contributing to fairer decisions.

The document highlights the importance of maintaining a continuous and persevering dialogue between autistic and non-autists, By insisting that it is necessary to experience several approaches to overcome communication barriers and promote a mutual understanding. He says that, Even if it can be difficult at first, An open and continuous dialogue can lead to significant advances in the inclusion and understanding of autistic people in society.

Finally, The text recognizes various obstacles which can hamper the collaboration between the authorities and the autistic organizations, such as credibility issues, legitimacy and lack of understanding. He suggests that these obstacles can be overcome with patience and an honest dialogue, encouraging authorities to “experiment” and to persevere in the search for effective solutions to the challenges encountered by autistic people.

Felipe Hees

Sir Felipe Hees (Sherpa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil / Sub-SHEP for G20 2024) showing the Autistan flag.

This photo was taken the 03/07/2024 when “Convergence C20/T20”, But we are republishing it here for reasons of consistency with the other two below (All these people hold our flag).

In addition to discussions “essential” previously mentioned, Another interesting point of our conversations with M. Felipe Hees is that he told us that our flag (handed over 03/07/2024) is on his office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brazil, to brasilia. So, It is common for visitors to ask what it represents, And he explains that this is the Autistan flag.

Diplomats and officials of this ministry know the countries and their flags well. Even if they don't know them all by heart, They notice that this flag, Although it looks like a national flag, is unknown to them. What's more, It attracts attention because it is considered beautiful and attractive, What is recognized by all.

M. Hees also speaks French fluently, Like someone who has never left France, Which makes our conversations much simpler, rapid, direct and pleasant.

Fabricio Prado

Fabricio Prado, Advisor to social participation and diversity in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, holding it Autistan flag

Fabricio Prado is also very accessible and friendly. In addition to discussions on themes “essential” previously mentioned, He explained to us that, in his ministry (foreign affairs), There is a department that takes care of disability issues and that many employees of this ministry have autistic children.

Due to the relaxed atmosphere of conversation, We mentioned that “Dogs do not make cats” and that, When there is an autistic child, There is always at least one of the parents who is also autistic (even in a way “light”). This is a good sign for the future of relations with this ministry. He told us that he would put us in contact with this department.

Gustavo Westmann

Gustavo Westmann, Diplomat, Head of the International Affairs Service of SG/PR, holding it Autistan flag

Gustavo Westmann was also very kind and friendly with us, Whenever we met. This exceptional diplomat is clearly the centerpiece of the G20 2024, Always busy traveling quickly from one place to another and often in telephone communication. It is difficult for him to find free time. However, at the end, He granted us a few minutes and was very patient during photo sessions (that we have repeated several times with different configurations).

We gave him the documents mentioned above and briefly explained the “essential points”, in addition to showing the file of more than 90 pages that we had sent several times (without success) SNDPD (National secretariat for the rights of disabled people) a year ago.

Seeing the file, He found it good and “interesting” (which is a common reaction) And we asked if we could leave him. It was not what we had planned, but of course, We accepted, Although without too much hope that he will find time to examine him in depth (or that he can remember).

But you have to try…

Other people met

Marcel Fukayama

Marcel Fukayama is a member of National Council for Economic and Social Development.
We had some discussions on “essential themes” of our organization, And we gave him our “Quick presentation document” (https://autistan.rio/autistao-e-autismo/) and exchanged our phone numbers.

Lavito Bacarissa

Lavito Bacarissa is executive secretary of the National Commission for the SDGs (Sustainable development objectives) to the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic.
We gave him our “Quick presentation document” (https://autistan.rio/autistao-e-autismo/) and exchanged our business cards.

Elizeu Soares Lopes

Elizeu Soares Lopes is adviser in social participation and diversity at the Ministry of Justice and Public Security.
We gave him our “Quick presentation document” (https://autistan.rio/autistao-e-autismo/) and exchanged our business cards.

Henrique Fleet

Henrique Fleet is president of’Abong, Executive director of the Polis Institute, et President of the C20.
We told him that we found his general presentation on the problems of the world, Made this afternoon, particularly clear, Complete and concise, and asked if she had been recorded and was available somewhere. Unfortunately, non, So we will have to record it next time.

Juliana Cesar

Juliana Cesar, of Gestures, East C20 co-president.
We have already discussed several times. For us, She is a person who seems to have a kind of power “magic” to solve problems in a fluid manner, with a minimum of words and/or actions.

MARIA FERNANDA MARCELINO

(Women's world walk)

Although our organization has no position (neither neutral nor other) on feminism, We really appreciated his speech (https://youtu.be/PcIzw20r8Fs?t=1998), that we found very relevant, sensitive and moving on several subjects that we share, especially with regard to nature.
We therefore expressed our gratitude to him later during the event.



Conclusion

For the moment, autistic people are still very rarely present in these events and consultations, mainly because autism is often perceived, wrongly, as a form of mental illness. Accordingly, The organizers and politicians do not even consider our inclusion. Whether during face -to -face events (like today) or even by videoconferencing, Our participation is generally difficult, mainly due to the lack of accessibility. Social interactions, the speed of exchanges with non -autistic people, as well as the lack of time and attention that is granted to us make these contexts not very favorable for us.

This is why we must redouble their efforts to overcome these obstacles and guarantee the presence of autistic people during events, consultations and processes of social and political participation that can have a direct impact on our lives. We have already started to act, by actively participating with written contributions and during meetings as part of the C20 2024 in Brazil. These efforts are starting to bear fruit : Autism was mentioned for the first time in the official documents of the C20, thanks to our perseverance and our commitment.

The C20, which brings together all the countries of the G20 and beyond, constitutes a unique platform to discuss global issues, Including those related to the inclusion and rights of autistic persons. On the other hand, The Social G20 2024, organized by the Brazilian government, mainly focused on the participation of Brazilians, Giving less attention to the inclusion of disabled people. Despite this orientation, Our presence at this event proved to be precious, not only to develop our network of contacts, But also to raise awareness of the importance of including autistic people in global discussions on social inclusion.

Our participation in “G20 Social” and at “C20” has helped strengthen the relevance of autism in broader discussions on social inclusion and the reduction of inequalities. By integrating our unique perspective, We have enriched these dialogues and demonstrated that the concerns of autistic people deserve the same attention as those of other marginalized groups.

Thanks to this commitment, We had the opportunity to meet new interesting people and strengthen our first contacts with key personalities like Fabricio Prado and Gustavo Westmann. These interactions have not only opened new doors, But have also strengthened our position in future discussions, allowing us to build strategic alliances to promote the rights of autists.

Furthermore, listening directly to ministers and experts, We found that the Brazilian government's positions on issues such as the exploitation by the “Nord Global” and the defense of nature are perfectly aligned with our own views. This concordance offers a strategic opportunity to influence future public policies and to promote a better understanding of autistic needs.

Our intervention and the discussion around the concepts of “Bureaucratistan” and “denaturalization of society” have enriched the debates, emphasizing the need for more inclusive reforms and public policies better suited to the realities of autistic people. By raising these questions, We have drawn attention to the importance of integrating various perspectives into political decisions.

Finally, “bonus”, We had the chance to feel the “vibration” very positive of the Brazilian people during this event, especially when everyone sang the Brazilian national anthem, A beautiful song that perfectly reflects what we perceive from Brazil : A country truly full of potential, de générosité, de résilience, de chaleur humaine et de talents. Ce moment de solidarité a renforcé notre conviction que le Brésil peut être un exemple mondial d’inclusion et de respect pour toutes les différences.

Nous invitons toutes les parties prenantes à poursuivre ce dialogue essentiel et à explorer davantage de moyens de rendre les processus de prise de décision plus inclusifs. En travaillant ensemble, nous pouvons construire un avenir où toutes les voix, y compris celles des autistes, seront non seulement entendues, mais aussi respectées et prises en compte de manière significative.

Réflexions supplémentaires :

Nous avons également observé que le gouvernement actuel du Brésil et la société civile brésilienne sont profondément préoccupés par la protection de la nature, la défense des droits des peuples autochtones et le soutien aux minorités. Dans ce contexte, il est pertinent de rappeler que nous, autistes, avons souvent expliqué que nous sommes plus adaptés à la nature, tandis que le principal problème auquel nous sommes confrontés est l’artificialisation et larobotisationde la société, ainsi que la dénaturation de l’espèce humaine.

Les conséquences de ce grave problème sont aujourd’hui perçues même par des personnes non autistes, et il serait vraiment bénéfique et urgent qu’elles commencent à nous écouter et à comprendre que les mesures d’accessibilité (“autism friendly”) que nous revendiquons (et que les autorités ne comprennent ou n’entendent d’aucune manière) ne sont pas nécessaires uniquement pour les autistes, mais également pour tous les êtres humains, les animaux et la nature. Les autistes, à cet égard, peuvent servir derévélateursou defusiblesdes défaillances sociales actuelles.

De plus, les politiques d’accessibilité que nous demandons et que nous pouvons expliquer en détail ne bénéficieraient pas seulement aux autistes, mais permettraient également des économies significatives d’énergie, de coûts de santé, de procédures judiciaires, et bien plus encore. Il est temps de considérer l’accessibilité comme un investissement essentiel pour un avenir durable et inclusif, bénéfique tant pour les personnes autistes que pour la société dans son ensemble.

Invitation à Poursuivre le Dialogue

Pour progresser vers un avenir où toutes les voix seront entendues, nous devons poursuivre ce dialogue essentiel. Nous invitons toutes les parties prenantes à collaborer avec nous pour explorer davantage de moyens de rendre les processus de prise de décision plus inclusifs. En travaillant ensemble, nous pourrons non seulement améliorer les conditions de vie des autistes, mais aussi contribuer à une société plus juste, équitable et vivable pour tous.

 

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