On 30 October 2025, the Alliance marked the fourth anniversary of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030 (Global Plan). This is our annual moment to pause, reflect, and assess whether we are on track or off target in meeting the Global Plan target. It is part of our ongoing […]
Shelwyn navigating an unsafe street. © SADD Alliance member South Africans Against Drunk Driving (SADD), together with the Alliance, has been following and highlighting the story of Shelwyn, a wheelchair user forced to share a busy Cape Town street with fast-moving vehicles due to the absence of evidence-based interventions to keep him safe. Through sustained […]
Asociación Madres del Dolor advocating in Argentina. © Asociación Madres del Dolor “Political and institutional instability in Argentina threatens progress toward the Global Plan targets. The suspension of the National Road Safety Agency earlier this year has disrupted national coordination, delayed programs, and weakened accountability for road safety.” — Viviam Perrone, Secretary, Asociación Madres del […]
In Canada, Alliance member Parachute is mobilizing communities to raise their voices for safe streets and demand action from decision-makers. By empowering citizens to identify risks, propose solutions, and advocate for change, Parachute is putting into practice the principles of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030, which calls for […]
“The Global Plan calls for reducing deaths and serious injuries, yet many so-called helmets sold in low- and middle-income countries fail even the most basic protective tests. Without enforcement, these sub-standard products undermine every education and enforcement campaign.” — Greig Craft, President, AIP Foundation, Viet Nam. Alliance member AIP Foundation is at the forefront of […]
Each year, the Alliance marks the anniversary of the launch of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 (Global Plan) with an online event looking at progress toward the Decade of Action from a civil society perspective. In this year’s event, we honed in on a Reality Check video featuring […]
World Day of Remembrance 2025 will be commemorated on 16 November 2025 and will be marked by online and in-person events around the world under the theme: Remember – Support – Act. The hashtag for this year’s event is #WDoR2025. Global statements and commemorations Video statement from Etienne Krug, Director of the Social Determinants of […]
The Alliance is delighted to welcome five new members who joined us recently. Associate members Concern for Road and Pedestrian Safety (CoRPS), IndiaCoRPS works to reduce road accidents, injuries, and deaths in India through innovative and scalable approaches. Its mission is to build systemic change and ensure that every road user develops a strong awareness […]
The Alliance represents the global network of NGOs focused on road safety, road victims, and safe mobility and we are the leading advocate for the role of NGOs. With a global trend in closing civic spaces (Civic space tracking data by CIVICUS) and NGOs facing growing threats of defunding (Civic Space Report 2025), it is […]
The Alliance contributed to the FIA Foundation–led workshop Enhancing Funding for PTW Safety during the Asia Pacific Regional Road Safety Conference, held 9–11 September at the Asian Development Bank headquarters in Manila. The Alliance also took part in the launch of the Safe Helmets for Asia Pacific (SHAP) Initiative, which was held alongside the conference […]
The Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030 (Global Plan) sets out a clear role for NGOs: to be advocates and independent voices that influence social change, strengthen the evidence base, bring community perspectives to the table, keep road safety on the government agenda, and hold governments accountable. The Alliance equips […]
A strong and independent NGO movement is essential to achieving the targets set by the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety to halve road deaths and injuries by 2030. Yet, too often, NGOs face environments that restrict rather than enable their work. The Alliance’s research on the Assessment of the enabling […]
In June 2024, the Vietnamese National Assembly passed a new landmark Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety. It included actions to address five key risk factors (drink-driving, speeding, helmets, seat belts, and child car seats) targeted by Alliance member AIP Foundation and its advocacy partners, the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) and the Global […]
The Alliance is delighted to welcome a new member that joined us recently. Associate member
Eleven helmets, sourced by Alliance member NGOs in ten countries, were taken to an accredited laboratory for testing against three core tests that are common to many helmet standards, including UN Regulation No.22 (ECE 22.06). None of the helmets passed all tests. In fact, only one helmet passed any of the three tests. We spoke […]
Independent testing of motorcycle helmets sourced by NGOs confirms a harsh reality: helmets that appear protective are, in fact, unsafe. People are doing the right thing by wearing helmets, but if that helmet is unsafe, they are let down when they need it most. Motorcycle helmet test results released today by the Global Alliance of […]
The Alliance is delighted to welcome four new members who joined us recently. Associate members Parivartan Social and Education Trust, India operates in Mumbai’s most underserved neighbourhoods, where it distributes nutrition kits, supports education and health programmes, and advocates for social equity. It runs helmet donation drives and driver training sessions. Teso Youth Agricultural Production […]
In Kampala City, Mobility Snapshots advocacy by Alliance member URRENO has led authorities to implement a 30 km/h speed limit, and install pedestrian facilities, such as footpaths and pedestrian crossings at the busy Kampala Road–Burton–Johnston Street intersection. Despite being used by 5520 pedestrians during peak hour, the intersection had no footpaths, no crossings, and no […]
Alliance member RSA Tanzania’s advocacy has led to upgrades across different intersections in Tanzania. Authorities have installed pedestrian crossings at Bunju intersection along Dar es Salaam and Bagamoyo Road. In Dodoma, traffic lights have been installed at Wajenzi intersection on Arusha Road and Waziri Mkuu Road. Additionally, the intersection along Ali Hassan Mwinyi School is expected […]
“The ACM intersection on Academiei Street posed constant danger to people who use it daily. The busy intersection had a speed limit of 50 km/h and no crossings for pedestrians. All that has changed with the Mobility Snapshot data helping us to highlight the issues and demonstrate that simple, locally implemented solutions based on evidence […]
