The document summarizes the global launch of the Decade of Action for Road Safety from 2011-2020. Key points:
- Over 100 countries celebrated the launch through hundreds of national and local events like conferences, races, and awareness campaigns.
- Political leaders in many countries expressed commitment to the Decade's goal of saving 5 million lives. National road safety plans were released.
- New road safety laws and increased enforcement of seatbelt, helmet, speeding and drunk driving laws were announced in some countries.
- Iconic landmarks around the world were illuminated with the Decade's logo to bring global attention to the launch.
- The launch received extensive media coverage, including over 300 news articles
The FIA Foundation worked with Costa Rican government agencies and other organizations to develop a nationwide seat belt promotion campaign based on international best practices. The campaign's main objective was to reinstate compulsory seat belt legislation. A preparatory phase involved assessing the current low seat belt usage rate, identifying lead agencies, and securing partners and funding. The FIA Foundation toolkit provided guidelines for an effective campaign combining legislation, enforcement, and public awareness activities over the long term.
Global Road Safety Annual Report 2014 - UN (Nações Unidas)EasySonho
The document is the 2014 annual report of the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP). It provides an overview of GRSP, which is an organization that works to reduce road crash deaths and injuries globally through public-private-civil society partnerships. In 2014, GRSP conducted various programs and initiatives in 43 countries, including capacity building for road safety stakeholders, advocating for policies, and knowledge development. Some highlights included training over 6,500 police in risk factor enforcement, supporting road safety grants for NGOs in 7 countries, and implementing community projects through the Global Road Safety Initiative. The annual report also summarizes GRSP's work and achievements in 2014 within different world regions, including Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific,
Lecture # 12 un sustainable development goalsHarveer Singh
The document discusses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which were negotiated over 3 years to replace the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that aimed to reduce poverty by 2015. The SDGs contain 17 goals and 169 targets to guide UN member state agendas and policies over the next 15 years, compared to the MDGs' 8 goals and 18 targets. Some key SDG goals discussed are ending poverty, achieving gender equality, reducing inequality, making cities sustainable, and strengthening global partnerships. India is seen as critical to achieving the SDGs due to its large population in extreme poverty.
The document is a declaration from the 10th Commonwealth Youth Forum held in Malta in 2015. In 3 sentences:
The declaration outlines policy recommendations from Commonwealth youth leaders across economic, environmental, social, and political areas. It calls on governments and other stakeholders to partner with the Commonwealth Youth Council to support priorities like increasing youth employment, education access, and political participation. The youth leaders pledge to work towards sustainable development and an inclusive Commonwealth that addresses the needs of young people.
The MUN club student presentation described experiences of students who participated in the 11th Model United Nations conference. Several committees were represented, including Legal Committee on children and the internet, ECOFIN on reducing debt vulnerability, Social Humanitarian & Cultural, Special Political Decolonization, Economic and Social, Human Rights, Security Council on Syria, WHO on mental health issues, and UNCTAD on tackling money laundering via tax havens. Each student delegate summarized the committee topic, their country's position, and key elements of resolutions discussed.
Role of-wto-in-promoting-un-sustainable-development-goalsA P
The document discusses the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in promoting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It outlines how several of WTO's key objectives, such as leveraging international business to reduce poverty and hunger, promoting sustainable tourism, and increasing access to healthcare, directly support and help achieve specific SDGs. The document also examines WTO's Aid for Trade program, which provides funding to developing countries to help them implement trade-related infrastructure and build their trade capacity to bridge the income gap.
The document summarizes activities undertaken by Member States, civil society organizations, and UN entities to commemorate the 2010 International Year of Youth. It describes how over 350 events were held worldwide with themes like youth participation, empowerment, and generating mutual understanding. Member States organized national youth conferences and competitions, as well as launching special initiatives to invest in youth programs and engage youth in policymaking. The International Year of Youth provided an opportunity to advocate for young people and strengthen commitments to national youth development agendas.
Seven Key Findings from the Youth Governance SurveyOECD Governance
This brochure presents the preliminary findings from a large-scale survey which was sent to nine countries in the MENA region.The surveys explore the opportunities for young people to engage in public life and analyses the efforts undertaken by
governments and public administrations to deliver policies and
services that are responsive to their specific needs from a public
governance perspective.
The FIA Foundation worked with Costa Rican government agencies and other organizations to develop a nationwide seat belt promotion campaign based on international best practices. The campaign's main objective was to reinstate compulsory seat belt legislation. A preparatory phase involved assessing the current low seat belt usage rate, identifying lead agencies, and securing partners and funding. The FIA Foundation toolkit provided guidelines for an effective campaign combining legislation, enforcement, and public awareness activities over the long term.
Global Road Safety Annual Report 2014 - UN (Nações Unidas)EasySonho
The document is the 2014 annual report of the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP). It provides an overview of GRSP, which is an organization that works to reduce road crash deaths and injuries globally through public-private-civil society partnerships. In 2014, GRSP conducted various programs and initiatives in 43 countries, including capacity building for road safety stakeholders, advocating for policies, and knowledge development. Some highlights included training over 6,500 police in risk factor enforcement, supporting road safety grants for NGOs in 7 countries, and implementing community projects through the Global Road Safety Initiative. The annual report also summarizes GRSP's work and achievements in 2014 within different world regions, including Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific,
Lecture # 12 un sustainable development goalsHarveer Singh
The document discusses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which were negotiated over 3 years to replace the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that aimed to reduce poverty by 2015. The SDGs contain 17 goals and 169 targets to guide UN member state agendas and policies over the next 15 years, compared to the MDGs' 8 goals and 18 targets. Some key SDG goals discussed are ending poverty, achieving gender equality, reducing inequality, making cities sustainable, and strengthening global partnerships. India is seen as critical to achieving the SDGs due to its large population in extreme poverty.
The document is a declaration from the 10th Commonwealth Youth Forum held in Malta in 2015. In 3 sentences:
The declaration outlines policy recommendations from Commonwealth youth leaders across economic, environmental, social, and political areas. It calls on governments and other stakeholders to partner with the Commonwealth Youth Council to support priorities like increasing youth employment, education access, and political participation. The youth leaders pledge to work towards sustainable development and an inclusive Commonwealth that addresses the needs of young people.
The MUN club student presentation described experiences of students who participated in the 11th Model United Nations conference. Several committees were represented, including Legal Committee on children and the internet, ECOFIN on reducing debt vulnerability, Social Humanitarian & Cultural, Special Political Decolonization, Economic and Social, Human Rights, Security Council on Syria, WHO on mental health issues, and UNCTAD on tackling money laundering via tax havens. Each student delegate summarized the committee topic, their country's position, and key elements of resolutions discussed.
Role of-wto-in-promoting-un-sustainable-development-goalsA P
The document discusses the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in promoting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It outlines how several of WTO's key objectives, such as leveraging international business to reduce poverty and hunger, promoting sustainable tourism, and increasing access to healthcare, directly support and help achieve specific SDGs. The document also examines WTO's Aid for Trade program, which provides funding to developing countries to help them implement trade-related infrastructure and build their trade capacity to bridge the income gap.
The document summarizes activities undertaken by Member States, civil society organizations, and UN entities to commemorate the 2010 International Year of Youth. It describes how over 350 events were held worldwide with themes like youth participation, empowerment, and generating mutual understanding. Member States organized national youth conferences and competitions, as well as launching special initiatives to invest in youth programs and engage youth in policymaking. The International Year of Youth provided an opportunity to advocate for young people and strengthen commitments to national youth development agendas.
Seven Key Findings from the Youth Governance SurveyOECD Governance
This brochure presents the preliminary findings from a large-scale survey which was sent to nine countries in the MENA region.The surveys explore the opportunities for young people to engage in public life and analyses the efforts undertaken by
governments and public administrations to deliver policies and
services that are responsive to their specific needs from a public
governance perspective.
The document discusses the differences between the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The MDGs were agreed upon in 2000 and focused on targets to be achieved by 2015, while the SDGs were adopted in 2015 and consist of 17 goals with 169 targets to be achieved by 2030 across the areas of poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, water, energy, economic growth, infrastructure, inequality, cities, consumption, climate change, oceans, ecosystems and partnerships. Some key differences are that the SDGs include "zero" targets, are more comprehensive and universal in scope, and address additional areas like peace and justice.
The Youth Policy Shapers Programme (YPS) supports Tunisian young men and women (18-35 years) in the design and implementation of social action projects for local and community development in 6 municipalities. This brochure presents the 10 elected initiatives.
This document outlines initial criteria for best practices in mainstreaming disability in development based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). It discusses mainstreaming as including persons with disabilities in all development efforts through both disability-specific and inclusive actions. The document presents criteria such as non-discrimination, participation, accessibility, capacity building, data collection, and partnerships to evaluate best practices. It aims to provide case studies illustrating these criteria from different regions and themes of inclusive development.
The United Nations set 17 Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 to be achieved by 2030, including goals to end poverty, ensure quality education for all, and reduce inequality. The goals were developed through a UN-led global consultation process to succeed the Millennium Development Goals and establish an ambitious new sustainable development agenda. Progress on the goals is tracked through global indicators and tools to monitor and visualize advancement towards targets to transform the world for a sustainable future.
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/02.html
This document provides an overview of the 15-year history of the UNWTO World Tourism Network on Child Protection. It began in the late 1990s as the Task Force for the Protection of Children in Tourism to address the issue of child exploitation related to tourism. While tourism itself is not the cause, some parts of tourism infrastructure have been exploited by abusers. Over 15 years, the Network has gained support from governments, businesses, organizations, and agencies to combat this issue and encourage prevention through initiatives like development/poverty programs, training, and awareness-raising. The document highlights some successful good practices that have been shared within the Network.
The 2030 Agenda for sustainable development aims to transform the world by addressing economic, social and environmental issues. It contains 17 Sustainable Development Goals with 169 targets adopted by UN member states in 2015. The goals focus on issues like poverty, health, education, climate change, economic growth, and sustainable communities. The Italian Ministry of Education adopted the 2030 Agenda in 2017 to promote civic engagement and social justice, especially among youth, to work towards a more sustainable future.
This document discusses sustainable development and financing for sustainable development goals after 2015. It defines key terms like human development and sustainable development. [It outlines 17 new sustainable development goals covering issues like poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, economic growth, climate change, and partnerships.] The document also discusses sources of financing like international sources, domestic resource mobilization, and engaging the private sector. It emphasizes that people should be at the center of development and that both national and international cooperation is needed to achieve sustainable development.
I am currently studying International Relations in Mexico. Not a lot of people in Mexico can understand English very well so what I tried to do was to simplify the information regarding the sustainable development goals. My target audience for this document is students who have basic knowledge of the international system. I added some maps that include some important statistics regarding these goals so people can understand why the SDGs are important to achieve. I also added their background, what they are, how they could be achieved among other things . I tried to keep it as simple and understandable as posible without leaving important details.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: From Commitment to DeliverySDGsPlus
The document discusses efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It provides:
1) An overview of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and their universal nature.
2) Examples of World Bank Group initiatives to support implementation, including expanding SDG dashboards, assessing country trajectories, and addressing delivery challenges.
3) Plans to engage with countries conducting voluntary reviews at the 2016 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to share experiences and lessons on implementing the 2030 Agenda.
The document discusses UNICEF's use of online communications and virtual worlds like Second Life to educate and advocate for issues affecting children. It describes several UNICEF events in Teen Second Life including a competition around building "A World Fit for Children" where over 1,000 teens participated. It also mentions workshops that educated participants on children's rights and the production of 1-minute videos by teens on the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Toolkit decade of action for road safety 2011 2020 englishNETWORKVIAL MEXICO
The document provides information about launching the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020, including a toolkit for organizing launch events. It outlines the background and vision for the Decade, which aims to stabilize and reduce the nearly 1.3 million annual road traffic deaths. The Global Plan for the Decade includes five pillars for coordinated global action: building road safety management capacity; improving road and transport infrastructure safety; developing safer vehicles; enhancing road user behavior; and improving emergency response. The toolkit provides ideas and guidance for organizing local launch events to promote and support the goals of the Global Plan.
1) Several international organizations work to improve global road safety, including the UN which launched a Decade of Action for Road Safety and incorporated road safety into the Sustainable Development Goals.
2) The World Health Organization and UNECE help coordinate global road safety efforts and promote best practices, while the World Bank and other development banks fund road infrastructure projects and aim to improve road safety.
3) Despite progress, the global community still faces challenges in achieving the SDG target of halving road deaths by 2020 due to slow implementation of effective policies, inadequate funding, and safety issues in developing nations.
- Road traffic crashes kill over 1.3 million people annually and injure 50 million, greater than deaths from malaria or tuberculosis. Children account for one in five deaths, with 260,000 killed and 1 million disabled each year.
- Road deaths are forecast to increase to over 1.9 million annually by 2020 if no action is taken. However, the world could prevent 5 million deaths and 50 million serious injuries between now and 2020 by dramatically increasing investment in road safety.
- Road injuries disproportionately impact the poor and are hindering economic growth in many developing countries. Each death results in lifelong grief for families and economic hardship. Urgent global action is needed to address this growing public health and development crisis.
Road safety and first aid sensitization in kenya schools.Amb Steve Mbugua
1) The document proposes making first aid and road safety training mandatory in Kenya's primary school curriculum based on the presenter's experience providing first aid training.
2) It notes that over half of road accident deaths occur within the first few minutes and basic first aid knowledge could save many lives.
3) The presentation outlines the roles that different organizations like government, communities, education, and health sectors can play in tackling road safety issues and reducing accidents. It recommends mandatory first aid and road safety training for all Kenyans.
ROAD SAFETY AND FIRST AID SENSITIZATION IN KENYA SCHOOLS.Amb Steve Mbugua
1) The document proposes making first aid and road safety training mandatory in Kenya's primary school curriculum based on the presenter's experience providing first aid training.
2) It notes that over half of road accident deaths occur within the first few minutes and basic first aid knowledge could save many lives.
3) The presentation outlines the roles and responsibilities of different organizations in tackling road safety issues in Kenya and concludes by recommending mandatory first aid and road safety education in primary schools.
Update of joint policy recommendation: “Motorcycle passengers, including chil...Danielle Moore
On January 10, 2013, AIP Foundation submitted the joint policy recommendation “motorcycle passengers, including children, must wear helmets” to H.E Minister of Public Works and Transport and Chairperson of the National Road Safety Committee.
Road traffic injuries are a major public health issue, killing over 1.2 million people annually. Low and middle income countries account for 90% of road traffic deaths, with young adults and males being most at risk. Without intervention, road traffic deaths are predicted to increase globally by 67% by 2020. Road traffic injuries impose enormous economic costs and often plunge families into poverty. However, road traffic crashes can be prevented through a systems approach that addresses road infrastructure, vehicle safety, and laws regarding speed limits, seatbelts, and alcohol impairment. A multisectoral effort is needed to implement effective road safety policies and interventions.
High-level Meeting on Sustainable Transport - United Nations General Assembly...Christina Parmionova
Sustainable transport is crucial to address the special needs of countries in special situations by establishing and promoting efficient transport systems that particularly link least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS) more efficiently to international markets and global supply chains. Sustainable transport systems are also critical to empower vulnerable people, including by providing rural communities with access to major roads, rail lines and public and non-motorized transport options that enable access to economic and social activities. At the same time, accessible, affordable and sustainable transport services are still lacking in many parts of the world, especially in developing countries, constraining mobility and
connectivity to regional and global transport networks. Over 1 billion people still lack access to an all-weather road and adequate transport services. Even where transport
infrastructure and systems are present, they may not provide safe, affordable, and
convenient access for all, particularly for groups in vulnerable situations such as the women, children and youth, older persons, and persons with disabilities, with the poor
often spending one fifth of their income on public transport. Deaths and injuries from
road traffic accidents continue to rise, road traffic crashes kill approximately 1.3 million
people worldwide annually, with disproportionate burden falling on the healthcare
systems and economies in developing countries. Existing transport networks can also face challenges, such as congestion, poor maintenance, and lack of resilience to disasters, extreme weather events and climate
change. It was estimated that additional spending for roads is likely to amount to 2% of
GDP in low-income developing countries to meet the SDG objectives, which do not
include other components of sustainable transport, such as railways, ports, and mass
transit. There is a need to develop and enhance multimodal transport systems that fully utilize and integrate public transport systems, rail, maritime, inland shipping, ferry, and air transport, as well as non-motorized transport such as cycling and walking. Passenger and freight transport, with different stakeholders, require differentiated policy solutions and investment models. As maritime transport accounts for over 80%, by volume, of all global freight, it is
essential to support countries with the lowest shipping connectivity. These countries often face a vicious cycle, of low trade volumes that discourage investments in transport
connectivity, and low connectivity that makes trade even more costly and uncompetitive.
Special events
In addition to the main sessions, the HLPF will organize special
events to promote integration and action on sustainable
development. At its inaugural meeting, two special events will be
held. On the morning of 24 September, a special event will focus
on the theme "Sustainable Development Goals: Ensuring No One
is Left Behind". This event will explore how to ensure that the
post-2015 development agenda and SDGs reach the poorest and
most vulnerable.
On the afternoon of 25 September, two special events will be held.
One will be on the theme "Sustainable Cities and Communities:
The Future We Want". Organized jointly with UN-Habitat,
The document discusses a report on road safety in Costa Rica conducted by the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP). Key findings of the report include:
1) IRAP inspected 2,800km of Costa Rica's roads and developed recommendations for cost-effective safety improvements like footpaths, shoulders, and intersection upgrades that could prevent 14,700 deaths and injuries over 20 years at a cost of $26 billion with a benefit-cost ratio of 22.
2) The Costa Rica Minister for Transportation supports implementing IRAP's recommendations to prioritize road safety and reduce the expected 100,000 deaths and injuries over the next 20 years.
3) The President of the Automobile Club of Costa Rica thanks
The document discusses the differences between the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The MDGs were agreed upon in 2000 and focused on targets to be achieved by 2015, while the SDGs were adopted in 2015 and consist of 17 goals with 169 targets to be achieved by 2030 across the areas of poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, water, energy, economic growth, infrastructure, inequality, cities, consumption, climate change, oceans, ecosystems and partnerships. Some key differences are that the SDGs include "zero" targets, are more comprehensive and universal in scope, and address additional areas like peace and justice.
The Youth Policy Shapers Programme (YPS) supports Tunisian young men and women (18-35 years) in the design and implementation of social action projects for local and community development in 6 municipalities. This brochure presents the 10 elected initiatives.
This document outlines initial criteria for best practices in mainstreaming disability in development based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). It discusses mainstreaming as including persons with disabilities in all development efforts through both disability-specific and inclusive actions. The document presents criteria such as non-discrimination, participation, accessibility, capacity building, data collection, and partnerships to evaluate best practices. It aims to provide case studies illustrating these criteria from different regions and themes of inclusive development.
The United Nations set 17 Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 to be achieved by 2030, including goals to end poverty, ensure quality education for all, and reduce inequality. The goals were developed through a UN-led global consultation process to succeed the Millennium Development Goals and establish an ambitious new sustainable development agenda. Progress on the goals is tracked through global indicators and tools to monitor and visualize advancement towards targets to transform the world for a sustainable future.
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/02.html
This document provides an overview of the 15-year history of the UNWTO World Tourism Network on Child Protection. It began in the late 1990s as the Task Force for the Protection of Children in Tourism to address the issue of child exploitation related to tourism. While tourism itself is not the cause, some parts of tourism infrastructure have been exploited by abusers. Over 15 years, the Network has gained support from governments, businesses, organizations, and agencies to combat this issue and encourage prevention through initiatives like development/poverty programs, training, and awareness-raising. The document highlights some successful good practices that have been shared within the Network.
The 2030 Agenda for sustainable development aims to transform the world by addressing economic, social and environmental issues. It contains 17 Sustainable Development Goals with 169 targets adopted by UN member states in 2015. The goals focus on issues like poverty, health, education, climate change, economic growth, and sustainable communities. The Italian Ministry of Education adopted the 2030 Agenda in 2017 to promote civic engagement and social justice, especially among youth, to work towards a more sustainable future.
This document discusses sustainable development and financing for sustainable development goals after 2015. It defines key terms like human development and sustainable development. [It outlines 17 new sustainable development goals covering issues like poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, economic growth, climate change, and partnerships.] The document also discusses sources of financing like international sources, domestic resource mobilization, and engaging the private sector. It emphasizes that people should be at the center of development and that both national and international cooperation is needed to achieve sustainable development.
I am currently studying International Relations in Mexico. Not a lot of people in Mexico can understand English very well so what I tried to do was to simplify the information regarding the sustainable development goals. My target audience for this document is students who have basic knowledge of the international system. I added some maps that include some important statistics regarding these goals so people can understand why the SDGs are important to achieve. I also added their background, what they are, how they could be achieved among other things . I tried to keep it as simple and understandable as posible without leaving important details.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: From Commitment to DeliverySDGsPlus
The document discusses efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It provides:
1) An overview of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and their universal nature.
2) Examples of World Bank Group initiatives to support implementation, including expanding SDG dashboards, assessing country trajectories, and addressing delivery challenges.
3) Plans to engage with countries conducting voluntary reviews at the 2016 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to share experiences and lessons on implementing the 2030 Agenda.
The document discusses UNICEF's use of online communications and virtual worlds like Second Life to educate and advocate for issues affecting children. It describes several UNICEF events in Teen Second Life including a competition around building "A World Fit for Children" where over 1,000 teens participated. It also mentions workshops that educated participants on children's rights and the production of 1-minute videos by teens on the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Toolkit decade of action for road safety 2011 2020 englishNETWORKVIAL MEXICO
The document provides information about launching the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020, including a toolkit for organizing launch events. It outlines the background and vision for the Decade, which aims to stabilize and reduce the nearly 1.3 million annual road traffic deaths. The Global Plan for the Decade includes five pillars for coordinated global action: building road safety management capacity; improving road and transport infrastructure safety; developing safer vehicles; enhancing road user behavior; and improving emergency response. The toolkit provides ideas and guidance for organizing local launch events to promote and support the goals of the Global Plan.
1) Several international organizations work to improve global road safety, including the UN which launched a Decade of Action for Road Safety and incorporated road safety into the Sustainable Development Goals.
2) The World Health Organization and UNECE help coordinate global road safety efforts and promote best practices, while the World Bank and other development banks fund road infrastructure projects and aim to improve road safety.
3) Despite progress, the global community still faces challenges in achieving the SDG target of halving road deaths by 2020 due to slow implementation of effective policies, inadequate funding, and safety issues in developing nations.
- Road traffic crashes kill over 1.3 million people annually and injure 50 million, greater than deaths from malaria or tuberculosis. Children account for one in five deaths, with 260,000 killed and 1 million disabled each year.
- Road deaths are forecast to increase to over 1.9 million annually by 2020 if no action is taken. However, the world could prevent 5 million deaths and 50 million serious injuries between now and 2020 by dramatically increasing investment in road safety.
- Road injuries disproportionately impact the poor and are hindering economic growth in many developing countries. Each death results in lifelong grief for families and economic hardship. Urgent global action is needed to address this growing public health and development crisis.
Road safety and first aid sensitization in kenya schools.Amb Steve Mbugua
1) The document proposes making first aid and road safety training mandatory in Kenya's primary school curriculum based on the presenter's experience providing first aid training.
2) It notes that over half of road accident deaths occur within the first few minutes and basic first aid knowledge could save many lives.
3) The presentation outlines the roles that different organizations like government, communities, education, and health sectors can play in tackling road safety issues and reducing accidents. It recommends mandatory first aid and road safety training for all Kenyans.
ROAD SAFETY AND FIRST AID SENSITIZATION IN KENYA SCHOOLS.Amb Steve Mbugua
1) The document proposes making first aid and road safety training mandatory in Kenya's primary school curriculum based on the presenter's experience providing first aid training.
2) It notes that over half of road accident deaths occur within the first few minutes and basic first aid knowledge could save many lives.
3) The presentation outlines the roles and responsibilities of different organizations in tackling road safety issues in Kenya and concludes by recommending mandatory first aid and road safety education in primary schools.
Update of joint policy recommendation: “Motorcycle passengers, including chil...Danielle Moore
On January 10, 2013, AIP Foundation submitted the joint policy recommendation “motorcycle passengers, including children, must wear helmets” to H.E Minister of Public Works and Transport and Chairperson of the National Road Safety Committee.
Road traffic injuries are a major public health issue, killing over 1.2 million people annually. Low and middle income countries account for 90% of road traffic deaths, with young adults and males being most at risk. Without intervention, road traffic deaths are predicted to increase globally by 67% by 2020. Road traffic injuries impose enormous economic costs and often plunge families into poverty. However, road traffic crashes can be prevented through a systems approach that addresses road infrastructure, vehicle safety, and laws regarding speed limits, seatbelts, and alcohol impairment. A multisectoral effort is needed to implement effective road safety policies and interventions.
High-level Meeting on Sustainable Transport - United Nations General Assembly...Christina Parmionova
Sustainable transport is crucial to address the special needs of countries in special situations by establishing and promoting efficient transport systems that particularly link least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS) more efficiently to international markets and global supply chains. Sustainable transport systems are also critical to empower vulnerable people, including by providing rural communities with access to major roads, rail lines and public and non-motorized transport options that enable access to economic and social activities. At the same time, accessible, affordable and sustainable transport services are still lacking in many parts of the world, especially in developing countries, constraining mobility and
connectivity to regional and global transport networks. Over 1 billion people still lack access to an all-weather road and adequate transport services. Even where transport
infrastructure and systems are present, they may not provide safe, affordable, and
convenient access for all, particularly for groups in vulnerable situations such as the women, children and youth, older persons, and persons with disabilities, with the poor
often spending one fifth of their income on public transport. Deaths and injuries from
road traffic accidents continue to rise, road traffic crashes kill approximately 1.3 million
people worldwide annually, with disproportionate burden falling on the healthcare
systems and economies in developing countries. Existing transport networks can also face challenges, such as congestion, poor maintenance, and lack of resilience to disasters, extreme weather events and climate
change. It was estimated that additional spending for roads is likely to amount to 2% of
GDP in low-income developing countries to meet the SDG objectives, which do not
include other components of sustainable transport, such as railways, ports, and mass
transit. There is a need to develop and enhance multimodal transport systems that fully utilize and integrate public transport systems, rail, maritime, inland shipping, ferry, and air transport, as well as non-motorized transport such as cycling and walking. Passenger and freight transport, with different stakeholders, require differentiated policy solutions and investment models. As maritime transport accounts for over 80%, by volume, of all global freight, it is
essential to support countries with the lowest shipping connectivity. These countries often face a vicious cycle, of low trade volumes that discourage investments in transport
connectivity, and low connectivity that makes trade even more costly and uncompetitive.
Special events
In addition to the main sessions, the HLPF will organize special
events to promote integration and action on sustainable
development. At its inaugural meeting, two special events will be
held. On the morning of 24 September, a special event will focus
on the theme "Sustainable Development Goals: Ensuring No One
is Left Behind". This event will explore how to ensure that the
post-2015 development agenda and SDGs reach the poorest and
most vulnerable.
On the afternoon of 25 September, two special events will be held.
One will be on the theme "Sustainable Cities and Communities:
The Future We Want". Organized jointly with UN-Habitat,
The document discusses a report on road safety in Costa Rica conducted by the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP). Key findings of the report include:
1) IRAP inspected 2,800km of Costa Rica's roads and developed recommendations for cost-effective safety improvements like footpaths, shoulders, and intersection upgrades that could prevent 14,700 deaths and injuries over 20 years at a cost of $26 billion with a benefit-cost ratio of 22.
2) The Costa Rica Minister for Transportation supports implementing IRAP's recommendations to prioritize road safety and reduce the expected 100,000 deaths and injuries over the next 20 years.
3) The President of the Automobile Club of Costa Rica thanks
The document presents the 2019 LTO Road Safety Action Plan. It begins with an introduction highlighting the alarming statistics on road crashes globally and domestically. It then provides background information on the mandate and functions of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) as the government agency responsible for road safety initiatives. The document outlines the rationale and objectives for developing the Road Safety Action Plan. It establishes the policy framework using 5 pillars of road safety: qualified drivers, roadworthy vehicles, traffic discipline, community relations, and legislative initiatives. Finally, it describes the stages involved in addressing road safety from awareness to acceptance to alternative solutions to action. The overall goal of the plan is to mainstream road safety and reduce road crashes through specific, measurable, and time-
The document discusses the role of corporates in promoting road safety in India. It notes that road accidents cost the Indian economy billions each year. It outlines the key stakeholders involved in road safety efforts, including government agencies, educational institutions, media, police, health services, transport authorities, insurance companies and corporates. The document suggests road safety measures corporates can implement at the employee level, corporate level and for third parties to help reduce accidents and support broader road safety initiatives.
The document summarizes Georgia's efforts to improve road safety between 2006-2010. It notes that vehicle numbers and deaths on roads had increased sharply, with most occurring in urban areas among people aged 17-40. In response, Georgia implemented several reforms: it established a road safety strategy and action plan, increased infrastructure investment, installed cameras and an automated management system, improved driver education, and passed a new seatbelt law. Corruption among traffic officers was reduced by increasing salaries, benefits, and establishing a new code of ethics. These reforms led to a new patrol police force and independent service agency. Public awareness campaigns boosted seatbelt usage from 1% to over 95%. Accidents and injuries decreased by 7% and 9.2%
Due to increased urbanisation and motorisation, the road transport sector has become instrumental in the development of the world economy. However, this has left the society and the environment with negative impacts, otherwise refer to as negative externalities. One of the most obvious evidence of these external costs is the road traffic accidents (RTAs). RTAs have physical, social, emotional and economic implications. To address these implications, the international community has responded with series of programmes and policies. However, RTAs have continue to claim the lives and property of people of especially developing countries who, unlike their developed counterparts, have not been successful in implementing programmes and policies that drastically reduce the prevalence of RTAs. In this study, we highlighted the importance of social marketing in addressing the lingering problems of RTAs in Nigeria. We provided some practical examples on how marketing concepts could be applied in addressing the social aspect of these issues and maintain safer driving. We believe that social marketing will be (and remains) the only option to overcoming RTAs and their attendant health, economic, environmental and social challenges in, especially, developing countries where RTAs are a major problem.
AMBASSADOR STEVE MBUGUA ROAD SAFETY CULTURE CAMPAIGN.pdfAmb Steve Mbugua
A Road Safety Culture
For the last 8 years since 2015, I have been conducting annual Road Safety Campaigns in a mission to lower the traffic accidents statistics. The campaign dubbed #AmbSteveMbuguaRoadSafetyCampaign takes place at different parts of the country.
We have so far lost lives through road accidents in Kenya more than Tripple the number we have lost through Covid-19. Kenya loses on average 4900 lives every year through road traffic accidents. The high rate of road accidents in the world at large is highly worrisome. Many people lost their loved ones on road accidents while many others are injured or disabled. Based on the statistics given by WHO, nearly 1.3 million people die in road accidents each year and on average, 3,287 die daily. More so, 20 to 50 million people are injured or disabled due to road traffic accidents. It is also important to note that road traffic accidents have no respect for anyone or class of people; in other words, rich and poor, young and old etc. are dying in road accidents nearly every day, around the world. Furthermore, it is also known that road traffic accidents constitute the leading cause of death among the youths. For instance, almost 400,000 people under age 25 die in road accidents every year in the world and on average over 1,000 people die per day. The major reason for the high rate of deaths on the road is simply because many road users around the world have not seen road safety as an individual key responsibility. This explains why good road safety culture is almost non-existent in many societies particularly in Africa. Road safety is of prime importance as road accidents are among the biggest causes of deaths in the country. With the number of vehicles on our roads increasing with every passing hour, it’s of vital importance for everyone to have traffic awareness and understand and respect all the road safety rules in Kenya.
Road traffic safety refers to the methods and measures used to prevent road users from being killed or seriously injured. Typical road users include pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, vehicle passengers, skaters, horse riders, and passengers of on-road public transport.
The regular road users include: pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and passengers in public transport. In a simple language, everybody is a road user. Hence, road safety can be described as the methods and measures put in place in order to prevent all road users from being killed or seriously injured.
Traffic Safety Culture includes the values, beliefs, and attitudes that influence road user behaviors and stakeholder actions.
Road Safety Foundation: Making Road Safety PayAgeas UK
The document recommends that the UK Department for Transport develop a 10-year "Towards Zero" strategy to reduce road deaths and injuries, with performance goals and tracking costs for individual authorities. It also recommends establishing a task force of stakeholders to provide leadership. The strategy should be published mid-decade.
Epidemiology, prevention & control of rtaAbhi Manu
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a major public health problem globally and in India. RTAs are projected to become the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2020. In India, over 1.3 lakh people die from RTAs each year. The risk factors for RTAs include speeding, drunken driving, reckless behavior like cell phone use while driving, lack of helmets and seatbelts. Prevention strategies include mandatory helmet and seatbelt laws, setting and enforcing speed limits, banning cell phone use while driving, and road safety infrastructure improvements. Management of RTA victims focuses on providing medical care, especially first aid, within the first hour to reduce mortality and injury severity. A multifaceted, collaborative approach is needed
Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020EasySonho
The document outlines a global plan for a Decade of Action for Road Safety from 2011-2020 with the overall goal of stabilizing and reducing forecasted global road traffic fatalities. It details five pillars of activities for countries to implement at the national level to work towards this goal: 1) road safety management, 2) safer roads and mobility, 3) safer vehicles, 4) safer road users, and 5) post-crash response. These include adhering to UN conventions, designating a lead road safety agency, developing national strategies, and coordinating multi-sector partnerships to improve road safety management and activities.
This document provides an introduction and overview of the Prevention of Road Injuries to Children in South Africa (PRICSA) project. It notes that trauma from motor vehicle crashes is a leading cause of childhood deaths globally, with approximately 1 million deaths annually. The project aims to address the issue of children dying in road accidents, with one child dying every four minutes worldwide and 186,300 children dying from road accidents each year. It discusses South Africa's goals of reducing road deaths and injuries by 50% by 2020 in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals. The project takes a public health approach through education, environmental changes, and advocacy to make roads safer for children through initiatives like road safety training, safer infrastructure near schools, and
Campanha Pela Segurança do Pedestre 3 - Road Safety ONUEasySonho
Calçadas seguras, faixas de pedestres e dispositivos para reduzir a velocidade dos veículos podem salvar vidas de pedestres. A Organização Mundial da Saúde promove infraestruturas seguras para proteger pedestres.
Campanha Pela Segurança do Pedestre 2 - Road Safety ONUEasySonho
Boa iluminação das ruas, remoção de obstáculos e uso de roupas claras e refletivas podem proteger pedestres e salvar vidas. A Organização Mundial da Saúde recomenda essas medidas para maior segurança de pedestres.
Post-crash Response - UN (Nações Unidas - ONU)EasySonho
The document discusses the key components of an effective post-crash response system for supporting those affected by road traffic crashes. It outlines five pillars of road safety, with pillar five focusing on post-crash response. An effective post-crash response requires integration of emergency medical care, mental health services, legal support, and crash data collection to address the various physical, psychological, and economic needs of crash survivors and their families in both the short and long-term.
Cost of Motor Vehicle Crashes to Employers - 2015 UN (Nações Unidas / ONU)EasySonho
This document summarizes a report on the costs of motor vehicle crashes to employers in the United States in 2013. It finds that crashes cost employers $47.4 billion total, with $26.8 billion going towards health fringe benefits and $20.6 billion for non-fringe costs like property damage. Off-the-job crashes accounted for about half of costs. Crashes involving risky behaviors like non-seatbelt use, alcohol impairment, distracted driving and speeding each imposed multi-billion dollar costs on employers. Costs varied significantly between states and industries. The report provides data on costs to help employers estimate savings from implementing traffic safety programs.
O documento analisa estatísticas sobre acidentes de trânsito indenizados pelo Seguro DPVAT no Brasil em 2015. Aponta que as mulheres representaram 25% das indenizações pagas, contra 75% para homens, sendo que a maioria das vítimas fatais eram do sexo masculino. Também mostra que as mulheres motoristas corresponderam a apenas 9% dos acidentes indenizados naquele ano.
Mobile phone use - a growing problem of driver distraction - UNEasySonho
This document discusses driver distraction, focusing on mobile phone use. It defines distraction as the diversion of a driver's attention away from safe driving to a competing activity. Distractions can be visual, cognitive, physical, or auditory. Mobile phone use is a growing source of in-vehicle distraction that can impair driving performance by taking a driver's eyes, hands, and mind off the road. Studies suggest drivers using mobile phones are approximately four times more likely to be in a crash. While legislation and public awareness campaigns aim to address this issue, more research is still needed on effective interventions.
1. Around 1.25 million people die each year from road traffic accidents, with low- and middle-income countries accounting for 90% of deaths despite having only half the world's vehicles.
2. The risk of dying from a road traffic accident depends greatly on where you live, with Africa having the highest death rate at 26.6 per 100,000 people and high-income countries having the lowest at 9.2.
3. Over half of all road traffic deaths are among pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, and road accidents are the leading cause of death among people aged 15-29 globally.
1. O documento apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa sobre acidentes de trânsito nas rodovias federais brasileiras entre 2007-2014, analisando características, tendências e custos para a sociedade.
2. Em 2014, ocorreram 169.163 acidentes nas rodovias federais fiscalizadas pela PRF, resultando em 8.227 mortes e cerca de 100 mil feridos, sendo que 67% dos acidentes com vítimas fatais ocorreram em zonas rurais.
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Wearing a correctly fastened motorcycle helmet that meets safety standards can reduce the risk of death by 40% and severe injury by 70%, as most motorcycle deaths are caused by head injuries. Countries with strong helmet laws covering all riders on all roads that require helmets be securely fastened and meet safety standards have the best practices for motorcycle safety.
O documento fornece informações sobre o desempenho do setor automotivo no Brasil em 2015 e perspectivas para 2016. Em 3 frases:
A forte desaceleração da economia brasileira em 2015 provocou queda acentuada nas vendas de veículos em todos os segmentos. As vendas de automóveis caíram 24,1%, comerciais leves 33,6%, caminhões 47,6% e ônibus 37%. Perspectivas para 2016 apontam para continuidade da queda, embora em menor intensidade, devido à recessão e
O documento fornece dados sobre a venda de veículos usados no Brasil em dezembro de 2016 e no acumulado do ano, incluindo participação de mercado por marca e modelo. Os principais pontos são: a venda de automóveis usados aumentou 20,69% em dezembro em relação a novembro, enquanto veículos comerciais leves subiram 15,52%; as marcas líderes foram Volkswagen, Fiat e GM tanto para automóveis quanto para comerciais leves; e os modelos mais negociados em de
O documento apresenta estatísticas sobre emplacamentos de veículos no Brasil em dezembro de 2016 e no acumulado do ano. Os dados mostram que as vendas tiveram queda de 9,78% em dezembro e de 20,19% no acumulado em relação a 2015. Os automóveis mais vendidos foram Onix, HB20 e Ka. Entre os comerciais leves, os líderes foram Toro, Strada e Hilux.
O documento descreve o desempenho do setor automotivo brasileiro em 2016, um ano de forte retração devido à pior recessão da história do país. Todos os segmentos, como automóveis, comerciais leves, caminhões, ônibus e motocicletas tiveram queda nas vendas de aproximadamente 20% em relação a 2015. Apesar do cenário difícil, previsões apontam para uma ligeira recuperação do setor em 2017 à medida que a economia brasileira comece a se estabilizar.
Nos últimos anos houve um aumento significativo de acidentes envolvendo veículos motorizados no período da Semana Santa, principalmente envolvendo motocicletas. As regiões Nordeste e Sudeste foram as que apresentaram maior número de ocorrências, respondendo por 60% dos acidentes em 2015. As faixas etárias entre 18 e 34 anos foram as mais envolvidas nos acidentes nesse período.
Estatisticas Corpus-Christ junho 2014 - DPVATEasySonho
Estatisticas Corpus-Christ junho 2014 - DPVAT
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Nos últimos anos houve um crescimento significativo de acidentes envolvendo veículos automotores no período de Carnaval, principalmente acidentes com motocicletas que cresceram 108% de 2010 a 2015. A cobertura com maior crescimento de ocorrências foi a invalidez permanente com 127%, sendo que os casos envolvendo motocicletas cresceram 150%. Os sábados e domingos de Carnaval apresentam a maior incidência de acidentes, respondendo por mais de 40% das ocorrências.
Estatísticas de transito 2012 - 13 - Minas Gerais (MG)EasySonho
O documento apresenta dados estatísticos sobre acidentes de trânsito no estado de Minas Gerais entre 2012-2013, incluindo o total de acidentes, distribuição por presença ou ausência de vítimas, acidentes sem e com vítimas, características da malha viária, e perfis de vítimas.
The document summarizes a policy brief from the World Health Organization (WHO) on drug use and road safety. It finds that:
- Psychoactive drug use, including illicit drugs, prescription drugs, and new psychoactive substances, impairs driving ability and increases crash risk. Amphetamines in particular increase the risk of a fatal crash by over 5 times.
- Surveys show 3.9-20% of drivers test positive for drugs in roadside tests in different countries. Self-reported drugged driving varies from 3.8-29.9% in population surveys. Drug tests of fatally injured drivers find 8.8-33.5% positive for drugs.
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The document provides a summary of information on drug use and road safety to support informed decisions on road safety and drug policies. It discusses several key points:
1) Psychoactive drugs like illicit drugs, prescription drugs, and new psychoactive substances can impair driving abilities and increase crash risk by affecting brain function.
2) Epidemiological data shows self-reported drug use by drivers ranges from 3.9-20% in roadside surveys. Drug use is detected in 8.8-33.5% of fatally injured drivers. It is estimated that in 2013, illicit drug use caused over 39,000 road traffic deaths worldwide.
3) Comprehensive prevention requires legislation defining drug-
karnataka housing board schemes . all schemesnarinav14
The Karnataka government, along with the central government’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), offers various housing schemes to cater to the diverse needs of citizens across the state. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the major housing schemes available in the Karnataka housing board for both urban and rural areas in 2024.
Bharat Mata - History of Indian culture.pdfBharat Mata
Bharat Mata Channel is an initiative towards keeping the culture of this country alive. Our effort is to spread the knowledge of Indian history, culture, religion and Vedas to the masses.
Indira awas yojana housing scheme renamed as PMAYnarinav14
Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) played a significant role in addressing rural housing needs in India. It emerged as a comprehensive program for affordable housing solutions in rural areas, predating the government’s broader focus on mass housing initiatives.
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
Contributi dei parlamentari del PD - Contributi L. 3/2019Partito democratico
DI SEGUITO SONO PUBBLICATI, AI SENSI DELL'ART. 11 DELLA LEGGE N. 3/2019, GLI IMPORTI RICEVUTI DALL'ENTRATA IN VIGORE DELLA SUDDETTA NORMA (31/01/2019) E FINO AL MESE SOLARE ANTECEDENTE QUELLO DELLA PUBBLICAZIONE SUL PRESENTE SITO
AHMR is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed online journal created to encourage and facilitate the study of all aspects (socio-economic, political, legislative and developmental) of Human Mobility in Africa. Through the publication of original research, policy discussions and evidence research papers AHMR provides a comprehensive forum devoted exclusively to the analysis of contemporaneous trends, migration patterns and some of the most important migration-related issues.
United Nations World Oceans Day 2024; June 8th " Awaken new dephts".Christina Parmionova
The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
The Antyodaya Saral Haryana Portal is a pioneering initiative by the Government of Haryana aimed at providing citizens with seamless access to a wide range of government services
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
2. 2 Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 GLOBAL LAUNCH
“With coordinated global action through the
United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety
2011–2020, let us ensure that the ten years
ahead mark a turning point for global road
safety, thus sparing people from avoidable deaths
and injuries that cause so much anguish and cost
for our communities.”
Ms Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia
“Now we need to move this campaign into high
gear and steer our world to safer roads ahead.
Together, we can save millions of lives.”
Mr Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General
“Experts estimate that more than a million people
die on the roads each year, one in five of whom
is a child. More than 50 million people are hurt
or seriously injured. The international community
therefore has a duty to develop a common strategy
and joint action to enhance road safety.”
Mr Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation
3. Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 GLOBAL LAUNCH 1
Introduction
On 11 May 2011, the first ever Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020
was launched with great enthusiasm and optimism across the world. Mandated
by the United Nations General Assembly, the Decade is a historic opportunity
for countries to stop and reverse the trend which – without action – would lead
to the loss of around 1.9 million lives on the roads each year by 2020.
Governments, international agencies, civil society organizations and private
companies in more than 100 countries celebrated the launch of the Decade
through hundreds of events, both national and local. From Sri Lanka to
Albania and from Ethiopia to Peru, presidents and prime ministers; ministers
of transport, health and others; heads of international and nongovernmental
organizations; chief executive officers of companies; road traffic victims and
their families; and other concerned citizens expressed their commitment to
the goal of the Decade: saving 5 million lives.
The Secretaries of Health (former) and Communications and Transport of Mexico, respectively Dr José Ángel Córdova Villalobos
(far left) and Mr Dionisio Pérez-Jácome Friscione (far right), personally attended Decade launch events in Mexico City.
4. 2 Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 GLOBAL LAUNCH2 Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 GLOBAL LAUNCH
Launching
At national levels, commitment to the Decade and its goal was expressed by
officials from the highest levels of government: in Croatia, Cyprus, Ethiopia,
Mexico, Republic of Moldova, Slovenia, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom,
heads of state and government put their weight behind the Decade by
personally attending launch events. For example, in Slovenia, President Danilo
Türk publicly signed a statement of support for the Decade in a ceremony
held on the main square of the capital, Ljubljana, and in Sri Lanka, President
Mahinda Rajapaksa launched the Decade in the presence of more than 600
dignitaries highlighting road safety as a matter of priority for his country.
At local levels, events were largely driven by civil society organizations. Some
examples include:
• In India, the mascot "Pappu the Road Sense Zebra" promoted campaigns
in Orissa and Rajasthan which educate children on the value of using
pedestrian crossings to safely cross the road;
• In Lebanon, students and volunteers signed pledges to drive carefully;
• In Mauritius, a candle-light walk was held in the memory of road traffic victims;
• In the Philippines, a 42-kilometre relay run was organized in Manila;
• In Romania, awareness raising activities in Bucharest included first-aid
demonstrations;
• In Suriname, the traffic police in Commewijne District raised the traffic flag,
a symbol of mourning for road deaths in the country.
From high-level ministerial gatherings to expert symposia, press conferences,
drawing competitions and cycling races, more than 400 events took place in
all corners of the world marking the official start of the Decade of Action for
Road Safety 2011–2020. Multiple events were hosted across countries such as
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Mexico, Poland, Spain, the United
Kingdom and the United States. In the latter, events were held in more than
30 cities.
the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020
across the globe
5. Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 GLOBAL LAUNCH 3Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 GLOBAL LAUNCH 3
One of the greatest achievements of 11 May 2011 was bringing together
different sectors to jointly commit to improving road safety. In many countries,
the launch of the Decade was a shared undertaking among ministries of
transport, health and interior, frequently joined by the ministries of education,
communications and others. This successful multi-sectoral cooperation should
pave the way for progress in achieving national targets.
Private companies also joined the effort by signing the Global Road Safety
Commitment, a pledge by the management of companies towards the
Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020. By signing the commitment
an organization pledges to work towards zero deaths and severe injuries
as a result of its operations. For further information, visit:
www.grsproadsafety.org/global_road_safety_commitment/ .
“The Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020
creates the political platform needed to scale up
some well-defined measures. Evidence tells us
that these measures work, and can save
millions of lives.”
Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General
6. 4 Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 GLOBAL LAUNCH
Releasing national action plans
for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020
The Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020 was
developed by governments, through a process facilitated by members of
the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration, including the Commission
for Global Road Safety, the Global Road Safety Partnership, the United
Nations regional commissions, the World Health Organization and the
World Bank.
It is a collective roadmap indicating critical areas for engagement. These
include improving the safety of roads and vehicles; enhancing emergency
services; and building up road safety management generally. The Global
Plan also calls for increased and improved legislation and enforcement on
using helmets, seat-belts and child restraints and avoiding drinking and
driving and speeding.
Taking inspiration from the Global Plan, many countries have developed,
or are in the process of developing, national plans for the Decade. High-
level national launch events frequently served as an opportunity to issue
these plans, or to publicly announce road safety targets related to the
Decade. On 11 May 2011 countries such as Benin, Brunei Darussalam,
Costa Rica, Croatia, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Namibia, New Zealand,
the Philippines and the United Kingdom issued national Decade plans
or strategic frameworks in line with the Global Plan. Countries such as
Cambodia, Cook Islands, Egypt, Laos, Malawi, Malaysia, Niger and Viet Nam
are currently finalizing their Decade plans.
“Every six seconds someone is killed or
seriously injured on the world’s roads.
We simply cannot go on like this.”
Mr David Cameron, Prime Minister of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
7. Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 GLOBAL LAUNCH 5
Announcing new legislation
at the start of the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020
the Global status report on road safety suggests
that in the world today, only 15% of countries have
comprehensive laws which address all of the following
key risk factors: motorcycle helmets, seat-belts, child
restraints, drinking and driving and speeding.
A number of countries used the occasion of the Decade launch to revise
existing or adopt new road safety legislation. These include:
• In Austria, the National Council amended road traffic regulations which
from 31 May 2011 mandate that children under the age of 12 years wear
helmets while cycling or while being transported on cycles.
• In China, new legislation entered into force on 1 May 2011. From
that date drinking and driving has been criminalized and penalties for
transgressions have increased exponentially.
• In France, the Interministerial Committee for Road Safety took the decision
with immediate effect to strengthen enforcement of legislation on
speeding by, for example, criminalizing speeding in excess of 50 kilometres
per hour over the speed limit, and drinking and driving by, for example,
increasing the number of points lost on one's driving permit for drivers
with a blood alcohol content level above 0.08 g/dl, among others.
• In New Zealand, the Parliament passed the Land Transport Amendment
Act 2011, which includes actions from Safer Journeys: New Zealand’s Road
Safety Strategy 2010–2020 to improve the safety of young drivers and
reduce the impact of alcohol in road crashes. From 1 August 2011, the law
raises the minimum licensing age from 15 years to 16 years and lowers the
youth drinking and driving limit to a blood alcohol content level of zero for
drivers under 20 years.
It is hoped that legislative change will be a key undertaking of countries
during the course of the Decade.
8. Illuminating the launch
of the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020
the Decade “tag” has been produced in more than
30 languages. All government and civil society
organizations are free to make use of the tag for their
road safety events and materials. To access the tag,
register your agreement to the terms of use here:
www.decadeofaction.org/resources/index.html .
• In Argentina, El Obelisco of Buenos Aires;
• In Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Brisbane City Hall;
• In Brazil, the Christ the Redeemer Statue and Castillo de Fiocruz both in Rio
de Janeiro; the Botanic Gardens in Curitiba; and the Congress in Brasilia;
• In Canada, the CN Tower in Toronto;
• In Poland, the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw;
• In the Russian Federation, Moscow State University;
• In Sri Lanka, the World Trade Center in Colombo;
• In Switzerland, the Jet d’Eau in Geneva;
• In the United Kingdom, Trafalgar Square in London;
• In the United States, Times Square in New York City;
• In Venezuela, the fountain of Plaza Venezuela in Caracas;
• In Viet Nam, the Dong Xuan Market in Hanoi.
Images of these illuminations circulated the world, and clearly gave a global
resonance and sense of unity to Decade launch events.
To herald the beginning of this ten-year drive to prevent 5 million road traffic
deaths, several iconic landmarks were illuminated with the road safety “tag”, which
is the graphic symbol for the Decade. Some of the best known of these include:
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The new symbol for the Decade – the yellow road safety “tag” – was projected on iconic monuments around the world. Above is an
image of the tag on Moscow State University in the Russian Federation.
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Highlighting
the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020 in the media
On or around 11 May 2011, media coverage of Decade launch events was
excellent, both on the national and the global levels. Based on a media review
in a limited number of languages, nearly 300 articles were published in online
newspapers in more than 60 countries.
Stories featured in prestigious print media such as The Accra Mail, The
Bangkok Post, The Economist, The Guardian, The Irish Times, The Jakarta
Post, La Nación (Argentina), The New Zealand Herald, La República
(Peru), The Times of India, The Washington Post, as well as BBC, CNN,
Globo (Brazil), Televisa (Mexico), Voice of Russia and 18 newswires.
Coverage of the Decade also appeared in scientific journals such as the
British Medical Journal and the Lancet. Additionally, the launch was
covered on more than 100 public non-media web sites, such as those of
governments, civil society organizations and private companies. At last
count, more than 1.5 million web pages feature the Decade. While the
coverage on 11 May 2011 focused largely on the Decade and related
launch events, broader road safety issues were also highlighted.
The Decade also had a vibrant social media presence through Facebook,
Flickr and Twitter. At the time of the launch, more than 2000 fans joined
the Decade’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/roadsafetydecade,
while hundreds of photos were shared through the Decade Flickr group:
www.flickr.com/groups/roadsafetydecade . The hash tag dedicated to the
Decade, #roadsafetydecade, was tweeted more than 1000 times, reaching
more than 300,000 people, while many governments and other media
tweeted about the Decade, reaching more than two million people.
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“My heart is already broken, but what makes
this even worse is that so often road crashes
are preventable. We must all support the
United Nations Decade of Action for Road
Safety – our children’s lives are at stake. It is
our duty to end the suffering. “
Ms Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, mother
of Zenani Mandela, killed in a car crash at the age of 13 years
“For far too long, roads have been planned and
built with one vital element forgotten: the people
they should be designed to serve”
Ms Michelle Yeoh, Global Ambassador for the Make Roads Safe Campaign
Media world-wide covered the launch of the Decade. Photographed here is President Ivo Josipovi´c of Croatia
speaking with the media on the occasion of the launch of the Decade in Zagreb.
13. 2010 baseline for monitoring activities across the Decade, with subsequent
reports published every two to three years. The report will contain one-page
profiles for all contributing countries, and the information therein may also be
used to support policy and advocacy efforts.
Advocating for road safety across the Decade
During the Decade there will be opportunities for advocacy around which
the road safety community will be able to rally. These include the following:
• The annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims,
which takes place every third Sunday in November
www.worlddayofremembrance.org/ ;
• United Nations Global Road Safety Weeks, the second of which is
tentatively scheduled for 2013;
• Annual national road safety days or weeks in each country.
It is important that these are used strategically by participating agencies in
order to move the agenda forward.
Contributing to the Road Safety Fund
In recent years, there have been several attempts by the international
community to raise funds for governments and civil society organizations
wishing to support road safety. Launched in early 2011, the Road Safety
Fund is soliciting financial contributions from private companies and others
to support road safety initiatives in low- and middle-income countries.
Private companies wishing to align themselves officially with the Decade are
encouraged to visit: www.roadsafetyfund.org . All those in the road safety
field are invited to draw attention to the Road Safety Fund as they engage
with their private sector partners.
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14. Staying updated
There are various ways to keep informed about Decade developments and
share news, materials and other resources:
• Visit the official Decade websites:
www.who.int/roadsafety/decade_of_action and www.decadeofaction.org
• Sign up for email updates on the Decade: www.who.int/violence_injury_
prevention/email_signup/en/index.html
• Join the Decade on Facebook: www.facebook.com/roadsafetydecade
• Follow the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration on Twitter @UNRSC
• Share Decade and other road safety photos on Flickr: www.flickr.com/
groups/roadsafetydecade
Conclusion
The Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020 got off to a great start on
11 May 2011 with the involvement of governments, international agencies
and thousands of civil society organizations, private companies and committed
individuals from around the world. Yet its success will only be measured by its
achievements of the next ten years. Saving 5 million lives across the Decade
would be a triumph for all of us.
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16. Contact
For further information about the Decade of Action
for Road Safety 2011–2020, please contact the
Decade Secretariat:
Ms Laura Sminkey
Communications Officer
World Health Organization
Email: sminkeyl@who.int
Tel: +41 22 791 4547