Recent research undertaken by Road Safety PA, Kyrgyzstan, in Bishtek showed that among 9000 vehicle occupants, only 61% were wearing seat belts. Of these, 70.% of drivers and 59% of front seat passengers wore seat belts, dropping to 6% for back seat passengers. Of the 22 small children observed, none were in child seats and out […]
The Safe Roads and Transport Alliance (SROTA), Bangladesh, is a multisectoral collaboration with a purpose to assist government and nongovernmental actors towards Bangladesh’s realization of SDG 11, between specifically the goals of improved road safety and safe, accessible, affordable and sustainable transport systems. It includes Alliance members BRAC and the Center for Injury Prevention and […]
Alliance member Zavod VOZIM received an award at the Slovenian Advertising Festival for their campaign “Heroes drive in pajamas” raising awareness among young people about the dangers of drunk driving. The results of the cooperation between national and local road safety stakeholders involved in the “Heroes drive in pajamas” campaign are also reflected in a notable […]
The Alliance is pleased to announce a new partnership with UPS Foundation that aims to promote NGOs best practices in road safety around the world. UPS Foundation’s support to NGOs and work in road safety is part of its broader community safety strategy, which leverages UPS logistics expertise, resources, and philanthropy to enhance the safety […]
“From Global Commitment to Local Action” The Sixth Global Meeting was held 9–13 April 2019 and was attended by 270 participants including NGOs and road safety stakeholders from 76 countries around the world. Highlights included workshops, training, the poster exhibition opened by Jean Todt, the High-Level Symposium, the presentation of the FedEx Road Safety Award, […]
Colombia has a functioning emergency telephone number, 123, which will trigger relevant fire, ambulance, or police teams in some cities. However, the number is ineffective in rural areas; residents must instead remember the number of the local volunteer firefighter team, which is the only first responder available outside of the more-populated urban areas. In these […]
The 25th meeting of the UN Road Safety Collaboration (UNRSC) was held 12–13 April 2018, at the UN Headquarters in New York, US. The UNRSC is an informal consultative mechanism that meets twice a year to facilitate international cooperation and strengthen global and regional coordination toward the global road safety agenda. The Alliance and several of […]
Last week, the UN General Assembly decided on a number of steps to accelerate progress towards achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) linked to road safety. Consensus was reached on the 12 global road safety performance targets. The targets and associated indicators—read more in our article HERE—provide a framework for countries to adjust the scale […]
12 April 2018 The Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (the Alliance) welcomes the new UN Road Safety Trust Fund, which was launched today at the UN headquarters, New York, US. We are proud to have been invited to represent Alliance members and wider civil society at this significant event. The UN Economic Commission for […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome the four new members that joined us in April. MEDITECH Foundation, Colombia, is an organization focused on emergency care development in low- and middle-income countries. It works on building capacity for emergency and trauma care, supporting initiatives to empower education and management of emergencies and disasters at pre-hospital and in-hospital levels. […]
Last month, Alliance member the Irish Road Victims’ Association (IRVA) hosted the First Global Road Victims’ Conference, in Ireland, as the backdrop for the launch of the International Road Victims’ Partnership (IRVP). The theme of the conference was post-crash response in the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety. The conference was supported by the Irish Minister […]
Alliance member Securoute, Cameroon, recently ran a drunk driving campaign that targeted truck drivers, taxi drivers, bus drivers and passengers, travel agency managers, and administrative authorities in the transport sector. The campaign aimed to educate drivers about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption in general and especially when driving, and to educate passengers to convince […]
Each year, FedEx recognizes the innovative work of small businesses through the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. Awards feature inspiring stories of passionate individuals creating new sustainable solutions and products, overcoming challenges, and benefiting their communities. Among the finalists of the 2018 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest India is a med-tech company Axio Biosolutions. Axio […]
The Alliance is excited to welcome a new member that joined us in March: National Safety Council – Maharashtra Chapter is a division of the National Safety Council of India. It is an autonomous body set up by the Ministry of Labour, India, with an objective to create occupational health and safety awareness. It organizes […]
March 20 was the Journée Internationale de la Francophonie, the international francophone day, which is held every year to demonstrate commitment to the development of road safety in countries sharing the French language. The day featured several initiatives including a video clip competition for young francophones, organized by Lasermedia. Read more HERE and see Francophone road safety […]
From 18 – 24 March 2018, NGOs and other organizations across Francophone countries will commemorate the Semaine Internationale de la Courtoise sur la Route, the international week of courtesy on the road. Drivers are encouraged to follow the “10 Commandments of Courtesy on the Road.” I keep my cool in all circumstances and do not get […]
Recently, the UN Economic Commission for Africa and the UN Economic Commission for Europe published the findings of the Road Safety Performance Review conducted at the request of the Ugandan government. It is one of two performance reviews conducted at the end of 2017 in Uganda and Cameroon, as part of an Africa-wide initiative to […]
Data collection and analysis is a core element of the Alliance Advocate training. Without evidence, it is hard to convince decision makers of the need for action. Advocates used iRAP’s Star Rating for Schools to build their advocacy messages and found that the roads around St Dominic’s School in Nairobi were one or two star […]
16 March 2018 Yesterday, grassroots NGO members of the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety received the commitment of Kenyan policy makers to implement measures that will mean safer journeys for the 2000 children that walk to a Nairobi school every day. The commitment was made at a panel discussion featuring representatives from […]
Each year selected UN Member States are invited to conduct a review of their progress against the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) focus on particular SDGs. In 2018, Goal 11, to “make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable” has been selected. Goal 11 is significant for road safety. Target 11.2 states, […]
