During the closing of the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech, Lotte Brøndum, Executive Director of the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety, delivered a powerful speech that resonated with attendees. Below is the full verbatim of her remarks. Ladies and Gentlemen, Ministers, dignitaries, friends and community members. 10 years ago […]
The Alliance held four NGO Regional Meetings at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech. Participants from all around the world actively shared experiences, identified challenges, and strategized on leveraging advocacy tools, capacity-building initiatives, and partnerships with governments, private sectors, and academia. The discussions emphasized the importance of data-driven advocacy, smart communication […]
Motorcycles are playing a big part in people’s lives; with increased usage, they are now a symbol of economic empowerment that opens up access to jobs, education, and other opportunities—particularly for those without cars or reliable public transportation. This means that guaranteed access to safe helmets is a basic need which extends well beyond road […]
“Accountability brings progress. It keeps commitments. It is the bedrock on which sustainability stands.” – Jagnoor Jagnoor, the George Institute for International Health The parallel session on why accountability matters in road safety conducted by the Alliance during the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech demonstrated how clear commitments, robust data systems, […]
The NGO Symposium organized by the Alliance at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety (Ministerial Conference) in Marrakech demonstrated that moving from commitments to accountability for safer roads require a collaborative approach where government policies, community advocacy, private sector involvement and sustainable financing must converge. The Symposium, co-hosted with WHO and the Government […]
Monday 17 February 2025 In the lead up to the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety (Ministerial Conference) in Marrakech, Morocco, which starts tomorrow, NGOs have been gathering local, street-level data to shine a light on the risks faced by pedestrians on their daily journeys. These data are published today in a new report from […]
Thursday 13 February 2025 Today, the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (the Alliance) launches a new white paper Making safe helmets a reality for all. The white paper explores the challenges motorcycle riders face in choosing a safe helmet that they can be confident will protect them. Riders rely on brands and safety […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome three new members who joined recently. Full member REDUX, the Ibero-American Alliance for Safe Mobility, Uruguay is dedicated to reducing road traffic injuries and disabilities across Latin America through evidence-based policies and practices. Established to provide independent and impartial technical support, REDUX collaborates with governments, institutions, and professionals to […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome four new members who joined recently. Full members Kashmir Road Safety Foundation, India focuses on mobilizing youth to champion road safety through the establishment of road safety clubs. Their mission is to reduce road traffic crashes and fatalities by prioritizing education, advocacy, and community engagement. The organization raises awareness […]
Throughout 2024, as NGOs have been preparing for the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety (Ministerial Conference), Alliance activities have helped them to spotlight the realities of people’s daily journeys around the world and the evidence-based solutions to make those realities safe. We have equipped NGOs with tools and initiatives to support them in […]
The Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (the Alliance) celebrates not only its own recognition at the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards but also the achievements of its member organizations that were honored for their exceptional contributions to road safety. The Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards recognize innovative and impactful initiatives that […]
The Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (the Alliance) is proud to announce the release of the Spanish version of its award-winning Accountability Toolkit. This practical, web-based resource provides concrete steps to help NGOs hold their governments accountable for road safety, contributing to the goal of reducing road deaths and injuries by 50% by […]
Mobility Snapshot advocacy in Harare, Zimbabwe has resulted in speed reduction from 85 km/h to 40 km/h at the intersection of Nemakonde Way and Girton Road. Government authorities have also installed speed bumps, pedestrian crossing, and road signages at the intersection. The newly reconstructed Nemakonde Way is a national highway connecting Harare to Chirundu Border […]
11 December 2024, London, UK Yesterday, the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award was presented to the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (the Alliance) for its Accountability Toolkit. The Accountability Toolkit is a set of practical, web-based tools that offers tangible steps, enabling NGOs to track government accountability for SDG 3.6 to […]
New street-level data is helping to highlight the realities of people’s journeys around the world, and the impact of actions that aim to make our streets safer, particularly for people who walk. Through Mobility Snapshots, a landmark initiative from the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety, road safety advocates in 44 countries gathered data […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome five new members who joined recently. Full members Asociación de Autoescuelas Profesionales de Formación Vial de México A.C., Mexico represents and advocates for driving school business owners in Mexico, supporting national road safety and training initiatives tied to licensing. Its mission is to professionalize the sector by shaping public […]
Mobility Snapshots advocacy in Neuquén, Argentina has led authorities to upgrade the intersection of Tierra del Fuego and Pedro Mazzoni. These improvements were a result of Bien Argentino’s advocacy using the Mobility Snapshot. Bien Argentino selected the intersection because of the mix of traffic using it. As well as four lanes of traffic, 340 pedestrians […]
Each year, the Alliance marks the anniversary of the launch of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 with an online event looking at progress toward the Decade of Action from a civil society perspective. This year’s event launched the Mobility Snapshot map and honed in on three Snapshots from […]
Three years ago this week, the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 (Global Plan) was launched. It set out a blueprint for halving road deaths and injuries by 2030 through a holistic, people-centered Safe System approach, acknowledging that “Placing safety at the core of our road safety efforts will automatically […]
The intersection of Kampala Road-Burton-Johnson street and The Square 1, Kampala, Uganda. Uganda Road Accident Reduction Network Organisation’s (URRENO) Mobility Snapshots have contributed to influencing design, policy and implementation across the city of Kampala, Uganda. They collaborated with other NGOs in the country such as Hope for Victims of Traffic Accidents (HOVITA) and Legacy for […]
