Ratanawadee Winther at the 3rd Ministerial Conference in Stockholm © Alhstrom/Elgquist The 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety (Ministerial Conference) in Stockholm not only set pivotal new goals but also strengthened the global community, particularly NGOs and road safety advocates, with renewed commitment and vision. A central outcome of the Stockholm Conference was the […]
This month marks one year until the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety to be held 18-19 February 2025 in Marrakech, Morocco. 2025 is the midpoint of the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030. The conference therefore represents a checkpoint to review progress and build further commitment to halving road deaths and injuries […]
A cross section of dignitaries at the 3rd Ministerial Conference in Stockholm. © Alhstrom/Elgquist As we build up to the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech, Morocco, next year, the Alliance spoke with Professor Claes Tingvall, the former Director of Road Safety in Sweden and Chairman of the Academic Expert Group for the […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome one new member who joined recently. Full member Movimiento contra el Exceso de velocidad Letal, Chile has a central mission of contributing to significantly improving road safety and reducing the number of fatalities and injuries from road traffic crashed. The organization is actively involved in advocating for legislative changes to […]
The Assessment of the Enabling Environment for Road Safety Civil Society Organizations in Three Sub-Saharan African Countries provides a framework designed to initiate discussions between government and civil society working in road safety to identify and analyze barriers and enablers for both parties to address in collaboration. The framework was published by the Alliance in […]
24 January 2024 Today, the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (the Alliance) announces its latest cohort of NGOs into the Alliance Incubator program (Incubator), supported by Michelin and the TotalEnergies Foundation program. The Incubator mobilizes and strengthens NGOs’ advocacy to drive implementation of interventions that have been proven to be effective in reducing […]
This month, the Alliance announced the third cohort of NGOs to take part in the Alliance Incubator, our flagship capacity building initiative. Capacity building is set out in our Strategic Plan as one of the three pillars to achieve our impact goals. We are excited to see how these Incubator NGOs use the program to […]
According to the Uganda Police Force Annual Crimes and Traffic Report, 628 school-aged pedestrians below the age of 18 died in road crashes in 2020. There has been an increase in the pedestrian death rate for young people aged 12–19 years old since 2013. In 2021, the Uganda Road Accident Reduction Network Organization (URRENO) and […]
The recently released Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023 offers a crucial overview of the progress and challenges in road safety worldwide. To dissect these issues, the Alliance recently convened an online session on NGOs and the Global Status Report with Nhan Tran, Head, Safety and Mobility, Department of the Social Determinants of Health, […]
2024 is set to be another impactful year for the Alliance as we roll out our new strategy. Embedded in our 2024 activities and advocacy will be preparations for the next Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety to be held in Morocco in February 2025 and how we, as NGOs, can help ensure that it is […]
The year 2023 has been a remarkable year for the Alliance and its members. Members advocated on behalf of their communities to keep decision makers accountable for reducing road deaths supported by the Alliance through tools, campaigns, and other activities. Their advocacy led to various achievements such as a new law banning drink driving in Argentina, a decree […]
The recent release of the Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023 offers a crucial overview of the progress and challenges in road safety worldwide. While the general view of the data might provide a positive outlook in terms of reduction in absolute number of deaths from road traffic crashes, a granular view of in-country […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome three new members who joined recently. Full member Fundación Ciudad Humana, Colombia, established in 2001, champions the participative creation of cities where the focus is squarely on humans, aiming to enhance the quality of life for residents. Their multifaceted, inclusive approach embodies a vision where sustainable urban development and climate […]
The #RethinkMobility painting was a focal point of an exhibition hosted at the UN Headquarters in New York for the World Day of Remembrance. Originating from the Eighth Global Meeting in El Salvador, this artwork was commissioned and presented as a gift to the UN Secretary-General ahead of the Sustainable Development Goals Summit in September. […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome two new members who joined recently. Associate members Road Safety Action International (RSAI), Liberia is a community of proactive advocates dedicated to making tangible improvements in global road safety. The organization envisions a world without road crash-related deaths and injuries with an overarching objective of achieving substantial reduction in road […]
India: Candlelight march and training session organized by Sankalp Jyoti The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims focuses us on the heart of road safety: to the reason we do what we do. It is a solemn pause that serves as a poignant reminder of the profound negative impacts road traffic crashes have […]
In Tanzania, 30 km/h zones have been incorporated into the draft National Road Safety Plan, expected to be unveiled later this year. This will be an important milestone in the adoption of evidence-based interventions to prioritize pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. The inclusion of 30 km/h zones in the plan follows extensive advocacy by […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome six new members who joined recently. Full Members Fundación Biciacción is committed to advancing the bicycle as a sustainable mode of transportation in Ecuador. Their mission involves project-based solutions in mobility, environmental sustainability, and social well-being. They aspire to lead in Latin America by encouraging bicycle use for transportation, recreation, […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome four new members who joined recently. Full members The Legacy Road Safety Initiative is a national non-governmental organization that was established with the specific goal of improving safety for vulnerable road users, particularly young people. This organization is officially recognized and registered by the Ugandan government under registration number MIA/NB/2018/12/1595, […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome five new members who joined recently. Full members RoadCross Switzerland Foundation is committed to safe mobility and support for victims of road traffic crashes, promoting road traffic safety and raising awareness on road safety in Switzerland. They implement targeted and trend-setting preventive work and offer free consulting services to victims of […]
