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 Alliance’s new Strategic Plan 2024–2030 is guided by the vision of a world where “no one dies or is seriously injured as a result of a road crash.” The recent release of the Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023 shows that this vision remains far off. The report reveals that despite ten countries […]
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 Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023 was launched by WHO today. While progress has been made, the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (the Alliance) calls for greater investment in evidence-based interventions that put people at the center to halve road deaths and injuries and provide safe, affordable, accessible, sustainable mobility by […]
On 5 December 2023, a milestone in the Alliance’s history, we launched our Strategic Plan 2024–2030: From Global Commitments to Local Delivery. The launch event included inspiring testimonies from three Alliance members—Martin Galaternik from MINU Argentina, Augustus Fungo from Road Safety Ambassadors of Tanzania, and Amy Rolloque from the Center for Policy Studies and Advocacy […]
The Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (the Alliance) is excited to announce the launch of our Strategic Plan 2024–2030. The strategy outlines the Alliance’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities to navigate the remaining years of the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030 (Decade of Action). At the heart of our strategy lies a […]
27 November 2023 Today, the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (the Alliance) and Uber launch a new partnership to stimulate a global push for greater availability of safe, affordable motorcycle helmets. Motorcyclists account for 28% of all road traffic fatalities worldwide and motorcycle deaths are increasing around the world[1]. Correct use of quality […]
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 […]
The Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (Alliance) is pleased to announce its first regional meeting in Latin America, to be held in Mexico 5-7 November 2024, with the support of Fundacion Aleatica. The conference will bring together road safety NGOs and stakeholders from across the region to exchange best practices, gain valuable insights […]
This year’s International Walk21 Conference on Walking and Liveable Communities hosted by the University of Rwanda, in partnership with the City of Kigali, UNEP, and Walk21, focused on how to deliver walkable communities and safer streets, promote community participation, and the value of walking. The Conference brought together experts from across Africa and around the […]
On 26 October 2023, the Alliance organized its second annual On Track or Off Target event for the anniversary of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety. The 2023 event looked at the role of safe walking to help achieve the 2030 road safety targets. Watch the recording Panel: the right […]
Saturday 28 October will mark two years since the launch of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 (Global Plan). Yesterday, at our online event On Track or Off Target? We asked participants how optimistic they were that we would achieve a 50% reduction in road deaths by 2030. 27% […]
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, […]
