NEWS + EVENTS

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… READ MORE

“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… READ MORE

The Alliance is delighted to welcome new members that joined the Alliance recently. Full members Associate members The post Alliance welcomes new members: April 2025 appeared first on Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety…. READ MORE

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… READ MORE

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… READ MORE

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… READ MORE

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… READ MORE

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… READ MORE

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… READ MORE

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, delivered a powerful speech that resonated with attendees. Below is the full verbatim of her remarks. Ladies and Gentlemen, Ministers, dignitaries, friends and… READ MORE

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, delivered a powerful speech that resonated with attendees. Below is the full verbatim of her remarks. Ladies and Gentlemen, Ministers, dignitaries, friends and… READ MORE

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… READ MORE

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… READ MORE

“Accountability brings progress. It keeps commitments. It is the bedrock on which sustainability stands.” – Jagnoor Jagnoor, the George Institute for International Health The parallel session on why accountability matters in road safety conducted by the Alliance during the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech demonstrated how… READ MORE

The NGO Symposium organized by the Alliance at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety (Ministerial Conference) in Marrakech demonstrated that moving from commitments to accountability for safer roads require a collaborative approach where government policies, community advocacy, private sector involvement and sustainable financing must converge. The Symposium, co-hosted… READ MORE

Monday 17 February 2025 In the lead up to the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety (Ministerial Conference) in Marrakech, Morocco, which starts tomorrow, NGOs have been gathering local, street-level data to shine a light on the risks faced by pedestrians on their daily journeys. These data are published today… READ MORE

Thursday 13 February 2025 Today, the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (the Alliance) launches a new white paper Making safe helmets a reality for all. The white paper explores the challenges motorcycle riders face in choosing a safe helmet that they can be confident will protect them.  Riders… READ MORE

The Alliance is excited to welcome three new members who joined recently. Full member REDUX, the Ibero-American Alliance for Safe Mobility, Uruguay is dedicated to reducing road traffic injuries and disabilities across Latin America through evidence-based policies and practices. Established to provide independent and impartial technical support, REDUX collaborates with… READ MORE

The Alliance is excited to welcome four new members who joined recently. Full members Kashmir Road Safety Foundation, India focuses on mobilizing youth to champion road safety through the establishment of road safety clubs. Their mission is to reduce road traffic crashes and fatalities by prioritizing education, advocacy, and community… READ MORE

Throughout 2024, as NGOs have been preparing for the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety (Ministerial Conference), Alliance activities have helped them to spotlight the realities of people’s daily journeys around the world and the evidence-based solutions to make those realities safe. We have equipped NGOs with tools and… READ MORE