Crowded roads, missing footpaths, and unsafe crossings are part of daily journeys for many in Kampala, Uganda. However, some things have started to change. Using Mobility Snapshots, Legacy Road Safety Initiative (LRSI) was able to show what it’s like and how it really feels to get around town. The Mobility…
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NGOs are leveraging the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety (Ministerial Conference) to strengthen their ongoing advocacy and to keep their governments accountable for the 2030 targets. Observatório Nacional de Segurança Viária (ONSV), an Alliance member from Brazil, used the Ministerial Conference to build on its ongoing advocacy alongside…
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The Alliance is excited to welcome ten new members who joined recently. Full members Alianza para la Salud y la Seguridad Vial (ASVIL), Dominican Republic is dedicated to promoting road safety education, awareness, and implementation to protect all road users. The organization focuses on disseminating knowledge and best practices in…
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At the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech, heads of delegations were invited to make public commitments during plenary sessions. The Alliance has analyzed these commitments against the core principles in our call to action. We have also analyzed the Marrakech Declaration—which calls on governments to prioritize…
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We are delighted to share our report highlighting NGOs’ activities, impact, and influence at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech. The report demonstrates how involving NGOs and empowering their voice can accelerate road safety commitment and accountability. We are proud to lead a strong and credible…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 intersection at the newly reconstructed Nemakonde way is…
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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…
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