THE DAY OUR WORLD CRUMBLED: NEW REPORT SHOWS THE MAGNITUDE AND IMPACT OF ROAD CRASHES ON EVERYDAY LIVES 19 February 2020, Stockholm Yesterday, the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (the Alliance) launched its new report The Day Our World Crumbled: The Human Cost of Inaction on Road Safety. The report, which is based on […]
NGOs SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: TIME FOR GOVERNMENTS TO ACT TO SAVE LIVES ON THE ROAD 18 February 2020, Stockholm Tomorrow, government Ministers from around the world will gather in Stockholm to seek consensus for an ambitious global target to reduce road deaths and serious injuries by 50% by 2030. In advance of the […]
At the request of the UN General Assembly, Sweden will host the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO). We spoke to representatives from the Swedish government and WHO about the conference, and are excited to share their perspectives with you: Fredrik Alfer, Deputy Director-General for EU and […]
Around the world, our members have been working tirelessly to advocate for road safety and prepare for the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference in Stockholm, Sweden, next month. Many organizations have pushed for action through the #CommitToAct campaign, utilizing their government contacts to push their ministers to engage with the conference and using the conference to […]
“The political relevance of the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety will highly depend on the level of participation of ministers from low-, middle-, and high- income countries.” —Valentina Pomatto, Inclusive Development Advocacy Officer at Humanity & Inclusion (HI, also known as Handicap International). The final outcome of the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on […]
“Road safety advocacy is about garnering change within our communities. It is challenging because people do not want to talk about the consequences of road crashes nor how we must change our aberrant behaviors or provide the necessary resources to achieve Vision Zero. This means that NGOs and road safety advocates are constantly fighting an […]
Track the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Twitter and Facebook. Whether you are attending or not, you can stay up to date and raise awareness by sharing updates on your social pages using the hashtags #RoadSafetyConference2020 and #GlobalGoals2030. We have put together a list of the organizations and influencers we think will be most valuable […]
The 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety is an important chance to network and ask questions. Here is our short guide to making the most of these opportunities. BE PREPARED Have your questions ready and know what you want to say in a concise way. CHOOSE YOUR OPPORTUNITY Depending on your question, decide whether […]
Road traffic crashes are the number one public health threat facing young people aged 15-29, yet all over the world, youth are excluded from the systems that decide how mobility is shaped. This needs to change. How can policy be effectively designed, implemented, and evaluated if we do not include the input and involvement of […]
A big congratulations to Alliance member, Association Les Amis de la Route du Mali, who received an honorary award for their commitment to road safety at the Night of Philanthropy in November in Mali. It is the first time a road safety organization has received this award in the country. The prize was awarded to the […]
The Stockholm Declaration will be the primary output from the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Sweden next month. We are now at the end of the Decade of Action so the Stockholm Declaration is a key document in setting the agenda for road safety for the next 10 years. It sets out […]
Last month, 30kmph limits became regulation on urban roads across Zambia. Alongside this important step, were several other measures to improve safety for pedestrians, in particular school children. These measures include table top crossings, safe crossing points and refuge islands, traffic calming, improved signage, and dedicated pedestrian walkways. Alongside this, road safety education in schools […]
New publication gathers best practices of the Netherlands and Denmark, to help NGOs promote safer cycling in Europe A technical guide, funded by FedEx Express, provides open-source resource for organisations looking to encourage cycling and improve road safety 14 January, 2020: FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road […]
In 2018, the Alliance’s Africa Chapter was launched to connect Alliance members in Africa more closely, build momentum and strengthen the road safety NGO community. A strategic plan is now ready, thanks to the ongoing input of our members in Africa and particularly the editorial group of members that drafted the plan. We are excited […]
In the lead up to the 2nd World Youth Assembly for Road Safety in Sweden 2020, Alliance member Youth for Road Safety (YOURS), and their Global Youth Task force of advocates are hosting consultations with young people around the world to talk about road safety and empower them to develop solutions to some of the […]
2019 has been a productive year for the Alliance and its members. Here are some of the highlights: 6th Global Meeting of Nongovernmental Organizations Advocating for Road Safety 270 participants including NGOs and road safety professionals from 76 countries around the world came together in April for the 6th Global Meeting. Highlights included workshops, training, the […]
Alliance member Stop Accidentes in Spain is committed to boosting the culture of road safety, advocating for road safety as a collective responsibility, and improving the safety of the most vulnerable groups, such as children and the elderly. Studies have shown a significant proportion of road deaths occur on rural roads, yet road safety interventions […]
Alliance member Les Ambassadeurs de la Securite Routiere (ASR), Tunisia, has worked since 2013 to raise awareness and fight against road insecurity, as well as educate children and young people about road safety to ensure a safer future for all. The organization has used the #CommitToAct campaign, in preparation for the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference […]
Life is difficult in Haiti. 80% of the population live in poverty and infrastructure is poor. With so many needs, it is hard to get road safety on the political agenda. Crime, hunger, displaced citizens living in temporary camps, economic and political unstability are all issues that are undeniably urgent. In this political context, it was therefore a significant […]
In 2016, road traffic incidents resulted in around 1,879 deaths in Cameroon, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). On Monday 9 December 2019, Alliance member Securoute, Cameroon, hosted a Round the World Roundtable at the National Assembly in Cameroon. The purpose of the event was to secure commitments from the Ministries of Transport, Public […]
