In March, the Alliance published its analysis of the plenary commitments made by countries at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in February 2025. In alignment to the UN Global Road Safety Week theme of safe walking and cycling, we took a dive back into the analysis to identify what commitments were made […]
Blocked and broken footpaths, unsafe crossings, and illegally parked vehicles make Mata Maharani Chowk, located next to one of the busiest wholesale markets in India, a hazardous place to walk. In peak hour, around 536 people walk and 120 cycle through this intersection, connecting the New Delhi railway station, metro station, schools, and the market. […]
“Our goal is to help citizens feel more empowered and safer when choosing to walk or cycle in the city,” says Esteban Paredes, Global Network Manager at Fundacion CAVAT, Ecuador. “This UN Global Road Safety Week, we hope to raise greater awareness about the daily realities and vulnerabilities of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists—especially in urban […]
The Alliance is among 23 signatories to a joint letter sent to International Transport Forum Chair, Juan Carlos Muñoz, calling for countries to resist watering down vehicle safety standards in trade negotiations resulting from the ongoing tariff negotiations. In particular, the letter notes UN regulations, adopted by major car-producing countries including China, the European Union’s […]
Rwanda’s national road safety strategy highlights pedestrian safety as a priority area, but many of Kigali’s roads are still lacking walking amenities. Alliance member Healthy People Rwanda (HPR) conducted two Mobility Snapshots in November 2024 and documented pedestrians’ safety concerns. They found that people did not have enough time to cross the road safely and […]
For its UN Global Road Safety Week campaign, Road Safety Pioneers is aiming to secure a formal commitment from the Traffic and Transportation Organization to equip 20 school zones in Tehran and Mashhad with 30 km/h signs and markings. traffic calming around the highest risk schools, and visible enforcement by police. These asks have been […]
“Road deaths and serious injuries amongst vulnerable road users – especially people moving on foot – are an ethical crisis and public health epidemic in South Africa,” says Lee Randall, co-founder and director of the Road Ethics Project In 2024, the Road Ethics Project, in collaboration with the Hammanskraal United Commuters Voice (HUCV), conducted Mobility […]
The Alliance held an online session to present findings of its analysis of the Marrakech Declaration and commitments made by governments during the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety (Ministerial Conference), and how to use it as a strategic advocacy tool. The session explored how NGOs can advocate for the integration of key elements from the commitments […]
Children at Cité des Enseignants School in Dakar, Senegal, will reach their classrooms more safely, thanks to targeted advocacy by LASER International using its Mobility Snapshot. The school is located beside a major intersection along Dakar’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor. During peak hours, 1,371 pedestrians walk this space near the school, shops, and office […]
“We have been knocking on the door of decision makers and visiting them after the Ministerial Conference to ask them about their promises to us in Morocco. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and the National Road Safety Council have taken initiative which means they are now more open to other individuals as well […]
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At the recent 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech, NGOs brought typical, nonstandard motorcycle helmets from their countries for a display at the Alliance’s booth in the conference exhibition. These helmets, which people could pick up and feel, demonstrated the dangers that motorcycle riders face trying to find a safe helmet that […]
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 Snapshot is a tool developed […]
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 other NGOs for speed management […]
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 road safety to reduce traffic-related […]
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 road safety, ensure sustained funding, […]
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 network of NGOs highlighting realities […]
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, addressed the audience.
Below is the full verbatim of her remarks.
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 of data-driven advocacy, smart communication […]
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 which extends well beyond road […]
