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Join us for the World Day of Remembrance live stream Global Commemoration
The World Day of Remembrance (WDoR) was adopted by the United Nations through Resolution 60/5 , otherwise known as Improving Global Road Safety. The WDoR commemorates the victims and the families affected by road crashes. It draws attention to the scale of the emotional and economic devastation caused by road crashes, recognizes the suffering of road crash victims and their families, and appreciates the support and rescue of health services all over the world. WDoR is set every third Sunday of November.
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Global Youth Coalition launches second round of youth consultations
The Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety has launched its second round of Global Youth Consultations. With the Global Youth Statement for Road Safety, young people have the tool to lead the road safety revolution and help them take action for safe and sustainable mobility everywhere. The consultations will help young people implement the Global Youth Statement by localizing the challenges, demands, and commitments of young people all over the world.
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Fighting the biggest killer of youth in the Commonwealth: a live stream
The Commonwealth Action Series featured a sub-session on fighting the biggest killer of young people in the Commonwealth – road crashes – as part of its fourth episode on youth development: inclusive, equitable, and accessible opportunities. The session featured speakers from the road safety sector who talked about the facts surrounding road safety in Commonwealth. Members of the Coalition led a youth panel to talk about road safety and sustainable mobility in their respective countries.
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World Bank releases new road safety requirements for road loans
The World Bank's Transport Global Practice has set a new road safety requirement, which will be applied to billions of dollars of World Bank loans and grants. The requirement is expected to prevent thousands of traffic deaths each year and tens of thousands of serious road injuries. The new policy was backed by members of the Three Star Coalition, which includes YOURS - Youth for Road Safety.
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YOURS and iRAP undertake Year 2 of the Youth Stars Master Trainer programme
YOURS – Youth for Road Safety and iRAP – International Road Assessment Program teamed up to lead a program that trains young leaders to undertake assessments of the rate zones or roads around schools, universities, and other educational institutions using the new Star Ratings for Schools application. This is a follow up of the first year Youth Stars Program launched in 2019.
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NOW HIRING: The YOURS team is looking for an Advocacy Director
YOURS – Youth for Road Safety is looking for an Advocacy Director to be responsible for the development and implementation of our advocacy strategy and work plan. The Advocacy Director will be working in collaboration with the YOURS team in accordance with our organizational principles, vision, and mission.
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Global Youth Coalition to hold first capacity development session this October
YOURS – Youth for Road Safety, Dr. Etienne Krug - Director for Social Determinants of the World Health Organization will partner with the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety to hold the first series of Coalition Capacity Development Sessions. The session is set to happen on the 30th of October, Friday, at 3 pm CET.
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Register to join the Commonwealth Action Series live session on road safety
The Commonwealth has released a virtual event called the Commonwealth Action Series for young people to have a louder voice in policy decisions affecting them. The series will run from July to December featuring six episodes; (1) Taking Charge of Our Future, (2) Trade, Entrepreneurship, and Employment, (3) Technology and Innovation, (4) Youth Development, (5) Governance and Rule of Law, and (6) Environment. The themes of each episode will focus on the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) pillars.
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Tackling road safety and sustainable mobility during International Risk Reduction Day
International Risk Reduction Day is observed every year on the 13 th of August. The day represents a global call to governments and organizations from all over the world to work toward a culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. Risk reduction is multi-sectoral; it links policies on land use, building codes, public health, education, environmental protection, and climate change adaptability. Road crashes are among the major risks for the health of the general population, especially among the youth, worldwide.
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Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Grants Special Consultative Status to YOURS
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is mandated to promote international cooperation on economic, social, and cultural issues. ECOSOC promotes higher standards of living, international solutions, and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. ECOSOC granted special consultative status to YOURS - Youth for Road Safety!
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YOURS Master Training with Belizean youth kicks off by going digital
In 2014, YOURS – Youth for Road Safety held a Youth Empowerment program for 34 Belizean youth. The program trained young leaders to effectively communicate issues of safe roads and sustainable mobility with fellow young people as Trainers of Facilitators. These young leaders trained 3000 youth across the country in Youth and Road Safety workshops as well as a host of road safety advocacy work across the country. The first program ran from 2014 to 2016. Moving forward the into a second national road safety project, a Belize youth empowerment programme has three major points; Master Training, Training of Facilitators, and Safe School Zones Assessment.
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YOURS holds Youth Panel during the IRF Young Professionals Summit
The International Road Federation (IRF), in collaboration with YOURS – Youth for Road Safety, held a Young Professionals Summit earlier this Wednesday, 30 September. The IRF Young Professionals program is a platform for the next generation of leaders and specialists on the road and mobility sector to propose ideas, share initiatives, and engage with other activities by the IRF.
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The new Decade of Action for Road Safety: How young people are affected
The United Nations has prioritized road safety since the first decade of action launched in 2011. The first Decade titled Saving Millions of Lives lays down global road safety data. The document shows that road traffic crashes claim the lives of over a million people annually and leaves another 20-50 million injured. The New Decade of Action recalls and reaffirms earlier resolutions and the United Nations' commitment to work tirelessly for the full implementation of the agenda by 2030 ensuring no one is left behind.
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Road Traffic Management Corporation hosts webinar on youth and road safety
As part of continuous efforts to engage and connect with youth and get them involved in road safety, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) hosted a webinar that focuses on youth and road safety amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. The panelists include Sidumo Khoza, who works under research and development at the RTMC, and Olivia Nalwadda, Youth Advisory Board Member for the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety.
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The Global Youth Coalition hosts a UN75 youth dialogue on road safety
The United Nations has launched a global conversation to tackle the challenges the global community face and identify ways on how we can build back better. These conversations will be known as the UN75 Dialogues. The UN Dialogues are meant to spark conversations in all settings – from classrooms, boardrooms, parliaments, village halls, online channels, and more.
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Youth Advisory Board from the Youth Coalition share road safety experiences
The Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety is powered by the Youth Advisory Board, a powerful group of young people from around the globe from different backgrounds tied together by their passion and commitment for safer roads and sustainable mobility. Through the coalition website, www.claimingourspace.org , members of the Youth Advisory Board shared how their fields connect with road safety and sustainable mobility. Check out the first batch!
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United Nations Declares New Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030
The United Nations has declared the years 2021 to 2030 as the new Decade of Action for Road Safety. The declaration reaffirms the UN’s commitment to work tirelessly to implement the new agenda by the year 2030 referencing Resolution 70/1 entitled “Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”.
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Redefining the Inevitable - An Opinion Piece from Australia
Australia is lucky to have a government system where the decision-makers consider and provide funding for road safety issues - these include infrastructure upgrades, enforcement, and education - but it is clear that we are taking this for granted.
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Join the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety - applications now open!
Exactly one week ago, we joined hundreds of young people from around the world to launch the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety. This Coalition, a direct follow-up to the 2nd World Youth Assembly and natural step towards galvanizing the global youth movement for road safety, is now open for applications! Join a thriving network of young leaders fighting for safe mobility and as we continue the mission of #ClaimingOurSpace for safe mobility and at the decision-making table.
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Take part in the Commonwealth Youth Action series - register now
The Commonwealth Secretariat is hosting a new webinar series for young people to have a louder voice in policy decisions affecting them. The announcement comes after both the Commonwealth Youth Forum and Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) were postponed due to COVID-19.
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