Konya Metropolitan Municipality illuminated various structures across the city with blue light, the symbol of autism, as part of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2.

Konya Metropolitan Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay emphasized in his statement that they carry out significant efforts throughout the year to raise public awareness about autism and enhance sensitivity toward individuals with autism.

Mayor Altay stated, “As a society, it is our collective responsibility to make life easier for individuals with autism and provide them with equal opportunities. On World Autism Awareness Day, we aimed to raise awareness by illuminating key locations in our city with blue light, the symbol of autism, to show our support for individuals with autism and their families. On this meaningful day, I invite everyone to support individuals with autism and their families. As the Metropolitan Municipality, we will continue to stand by them.”