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Toolkit decade of action for road safety 2011 2020 english
1. DecaDe of action for
roaD Safety 2011-2020
toolkit
launch
for organizers
of
events
2.
3. Table of
contents
2 introDuction
3 BackgrounD
4 ViSion
5 key meSSageS
7 gloBal Plan for the DecaDe of action
for roaD Safety: Summary
9 gloBal Data
11 iDeaS for launch eVentS
13 an iDeal launch eVent
14 a SymBol for all: the roaD Safety tag
15 SuPPort from the uniteD nationS roaD
Safety collaBoration
17 contact
DecaDe of action for roaD Safety 2011-2020 toolkit for organizerS of launch eventS 1
4. Introduction
This “toolkit for organizers” is intended
as a guide to help plan events to launch
the Decade of Action for Road Safety
2011-2020 on 11 May 2011.
The toolkit briefly describes the background to the Decade, its vision and
key messages. Key global data on road traffic injuries are also presented.
Ideas for launch events are listed, as is a description of what constitutes an
ideal launch. Indication of the support that the United Nations Road Safety
Collaboration has to offer is also described.
5. Background
Road traffic deaths and injuries take
the lives of nearly 1.3 million people
every year, and injure millions more.
They have been acknowledged as a challenge by the United Nations
and its Member States for many years. It has only been during the past
decade, however, that the issue has gained the prominence it deserves
among the world’s most pressing international health and development
concerns. In 2004 the World Health Organization and the World Bank
launched the World report on road traffic injury prevention, setting out
recommendations for Member States to improve their road safety situation.
The Report was followed by a number of United Nations General Assembly
and World Health Assembly resolutions calling on Member States to
prioritize road safety as a development and public health issue and to take
measures that are known to be effective in reducing the growing numbers
of deaths and injuries on the world’s roads.
In 2009 the World Health Organization published the Global status report
on road safety, the first global assessment of the road safety situation in
178 countries. The same year the Commission for Global Road Safety
issued a call for a Decade of Action for Road Safety. The proposal for
a Decade called for concerted effort across all societies to address
the looming road safety crisis. This call was reflected in the “Moscow
Declaration” issued from the highly successful First Global Ministerial
Conference on Road Safety hosted by the Government of the Russian
Federation in November 2009. The Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-
2020 was officially proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in
March 2010. It is scheduled to commence formally on 11 May 2011.
DecaDe of action for roaD Safety 2011-2020 toolkit for organizerS of launch eventS 3
6. Vision
The Decade of Action for Road Safety is
an historic opportunity to offer Member
States and their partners a framework for
action which could ultimately save millions
of lives across the ten-year period.
The vision is a world in which mobility is safe for all those who use the
world’s roads. The alternative is grim: if no action is taken to address the
current crisis, road traffic fatalities are forecast to rise from the current level
of nearly 1.3 million deaths annually to more than 1.9 million deaths per
year by the year 2020. The goal of the Decade is to stabilize and then reduce
the number of lives lost. The Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road
Safety, prepared by the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration and many
other stakeholders, outlines a course of action for ensuring that this vision
becomes a reality.
7. Key messages
1 Road traffic injuries are a pressing global
health and development concern.
Nearly 1.3. million people worldwide die as a result of road traffic collisions
every year, making road traffic injuries the tenth leading cause of death
globally. Over 90% of road traffic deaths and injuries occur in low-income
and middle-income countries. Globally, road traffic crashes have become
the leading cause of death for young people aged 15-29 years. Nearly
half of those dying on the world’s roads are pedestrians, cyclists and
motorcyclists. Millions more people are injured and often remain disabled
for life. In addition to the grief and suffering they cause, road traffic crashes
result in considerable economic losses to victims, their families, and nations
as a whole, costing most countries 1–3% of their gross national product.
This figure can reach as high as 5% for some countries.
2 Road traffic injuries can be prevented.
There is irrefutable evidence about what works to prevent road traffic
deaths and injuries. Countries which have made the greatest gains in
road safety have done so by involving all relevant sectors of society.
Comprehensive legislation and enforcement around key factors such
as drinking and driving, speeding and wearing seat-belts and helmets;
safe roads and vehicles; and an effective emergency care system are key
ingredients to success. Still, there are improvements to be made in every
country of the world in order to avoid these tragic deaths and injuries.
3 The Decade of Action for Road Safety is
an opportunity to save millions of lives.
The Decade provides a framework to countries and communities to
increase action to save lives on the world’s roads. The United Nations Road
Safety Collaboration has developed through a broad consultation process
the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety as a guide to
DecaDe of action for roaD Safety 2011-2020 toolkit for organizerS of launch eventS 5
8. Member States and their partners on actions to consider. The categories
or “pillars” of activities in the Global Plan are: building road safety
management capacity; improving the safety of road infrastructure and
broader transport networks; further developing the safety of vehicles;
enhancing the behaviour of road users; and improving emergency and
other post-crash services. Governments, international agencies, civil
society organizations, the private sector and other stakeholders are
invited to make use of this Global Plan to define the set of actions they
will undertake during the Decade.
9. Global ofPlanfor Road Safety: summary
for the Decade Action
The Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety was developed by
the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration and stakeholders from around
the world who contributed to its content though an on-line consultation
open to the public. It serves as an inspiration for the development of plans
for the Decade at national and local levels, while at the same time providing
a framework to facilitate coordination of activities at the regional and
global levels. It is directed at a broad audience that includes representatives
of national and local governments, civil society organizations and private
companies willing to align their activities over the Decade with the global
framework. The Global Plan outlines a course of action that could save
millions of lives across the Decade.
There are five categories or “pillars” of activities in the Global Plan, and
indicators have been developed to measure progress in each of these areas.
The five “pillars” are described below. Note that the focus of activities
will be at local and national levels, with some regional and international
activities to coordinate action.
Pillar 1: Road safety management
This pillar focuses on the need to strengthen institutional capacity to
further national road safety efforts. It includes activities such as establishing
a lead agency for road safety in the country involving partners from a
range of sectors; developing a national road safety strategy; and setting
realistic and long-term targets for activities with sufficient funding for their
implementation. It calls for development of data systems to monitor and
evaluate activities.
Pillar 2: Safer roads and mobility
This pillar highlights the need to improve the safety of road networks for
the benefit of all road users, especially the most vulnerable: pedestrians,
bicyclists and motorcyclists. Activities include improving the safety-conscious
planning, design, construction and operation of roads, and making sure
that roads are regularly assessed for safety; encouraging relevant authorities
to consider all forms of transport and types of safe infrastructure when they
respond to the mobility needs of road users; and promoting road safety
training and education on these topics.
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10. Pillar 3: Safer vehicles
This pillar addresses the need for improved vehicle safety by encouraging
harmonization of relevant global standards and mechanisms to accelerate
the uptake of new technologies which impact on safety. It includes activities
such as implementing new car assessment programmes so that consumers
are aware of the safety performance of vehicles, and trying to ensure that
all new motor vehicles are equipped with minimum safety features, such
as seat-belts. Other activities covered include promoting more widespread
use of crash avoidance technologies with proven effectiveness, such as
electronic stability control and anti-lock braking systems.
Pillar 4: Safer road users
This pillar focuses on developing comprehensive programmes to improve
road user behaviour. Activities include sustained or increased enforcement
of road safety laws and standards combined with public awareness and
education to increase seat-belt and helmet wearing and to reduce drinking
and driving, speeding and other risks. It also calls for activities to reduce
work-related road traffic injuries and promotes the establishment of
graduated driver licensing programmes for novice drivers.
Pillar 5: Post-crash response
This pillar promotes the improvement of health and other systems to provide
appropriate emergency treatment and longer-term rehabilitation for crash
victims. Activities include developing pre-hospital care systems, including
implementation of a single nationwide telephone number for emergencies;
providing early rehabilitation and support to injured patients and those
bereaved by road traffic crashes; establishing insurance schemes to fund such
initiatives; and encouraging a thorough investigation into crashes and an
appropriate legal response.
At the international level, the Global Plan also outlines a framework that
will be used to provide overarching coordination of nations’ activities.
This coordination will be provided through the United Nations Road
Safety Collaboration. Activities will include advocating for road safety at
the highest political levels, conducting public information campaigns to
increase the awareness of risks, and providing technical support to countries
where required. The United Nations Road Safety Collaboration will also be
responsible for monitoring and evaluating the impact of the Decade. This
will be determined through: monitoring of pre-defined indicators relating
to each of the five pillars; tracking milestones linked to the Decade; and
conducting mid-term and end-term evaluations of the Decade.
For the full version of the Global Plan in the six United Nations languages,
visit: http://www.who.int/roadsafety/decade_of_action/plan/en/index.html
11. Global data
Road traffic crashes cause over 1.27 million deaths a year. They are
predicted to rise to the fifth leading cause of death by 2030, resulting in
an estimated 2.4 million fatalities per year.
Leading causes of death, 2004 and 2030 compared
2004
Rank Disease or injury As %
2030
Rank Disease or injury As %
total total
deaths deaths
1 Ischaemic heart disease 12.2 1 Ischaemic heart disease 14.2
2 Cerebrovascular disease 9.7 2 Cerebrovascular disease 12.1
3 Lower respiratory 7.0 3 Chronic obstructive 8.6
infections pulmonary disease
4 Chronic obstructive 5.1 4 Lower respiratory 3.8
pulmonary disease infections
5 Diarrhoeal diseases 3.6 5 Road traffic injuries 3.6
6 HIV/AIDS 3.5 6 Trachea, bronchus, lung 3.4
cancers
7 Tuberculosis 2.5 7 Diabetes mellitus 3.3
8 Trachea, bronchus, lung 2.3 8 Hypertensive heart 2.1
cancers disease
9 Road traffic injuries 2.2 9 Stomach cancer 1.9
10 Prematurity and low- 2.0 10 HIV/AIDS 1.8
birth weight
11 Neonatal infections and 1.9 11 Nephritis and nephrosis 1.6
othera
12 Diabetes mellitus 1.9 12 Self-inflicted injuries 1.5
13 Malaria 1.7 13 Liver cancer 1.4
14 Hypertensive heart 1.7 14 Colon and rectum cancer 1.4
disease
15 Birth asphyxia and birth 1.5 15 Oesophagus cancer 1.3
trauma
16 Self-inflicted injuries 1.4 16 Violence 1.2
17 Stomach cancer 1.4 17 Alzheimer and other 1.2
dementias
18 Cirrhosis of the liver 1.3 18 Cirrhosis of the liver 1.2
19 Nephritis and nephrosis 1.3 19 Breast cancer 1.1
20 Colon and rectum cancer 1.1 20 Tuberculosis 1.0
Source: World Health Statistics 2008 (http://www.who.int/whosis/whostat/2008/en/index.html).
DecaDe of action for roaD Safety 2011-2020 toolkit for organizerS of launch eventS 9
12. Over 90% of the world’s fatalities on the roads occur in low-income
and middle-income countries, which have only 48% of the world’s
registered vehicles.
Road traffic deaths and registered motorized vehicles, by income group
Road traffic deathsa Registered vehicles
HIC LIC
8.5% 9.2%
LIC MIC
41.9% 38.7%
MIC HIC
49.6% 52.1%
a 30-day definition, modeled data.
HIC = high-income countries; MIC = middle-income countries; LIC = low-income countries
Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders of motorized two-wheelers and their
passengers (“vulnerable road users”) account for around 46% of global
road traffic deaths.
Proportion of global road traffic deaths by type of road user
Pedestrians, cyclists and
motorized two-wheeler riders
and passengers 46%
Car occupants 48%
46% Other 6%
48%
6%
13. Ideas for
launch events
In planning a launch event, it is important to keep in mind that
the event is not an objective in itself; rather it should mark
the beginning of a series of actions a government, agency or
organization plans to take across the ten years of the Decade.
It is vital that groups are strategic in planning their actions,
so that they lead to concrete and measurable results, which
ultimately save lives.
On 11 May 2011, events marking the launch of the Decade will take many forms.
In addition to governments, groups such as international agencies, civil society
organizations, schools, hospitals, automobile associations, private companies and
others are encouraged to be involved in organizing and hosting their own events
launching the Decade. Beyond the ideal launch event described below, other
initiatives may be considered:
By policy-makers:
• enactment of new legislation;
• launch of campaigns to promote the use of seat-belts and helmets and prevent
drinking and driving, speeding, and distracted driving;
• release of new research on specific aspects of road safety;
• creation or announcement of new funds to support proven and promising road
safety initiatives.
By civil society organizations:
• release of brochure or flyer with key national or local road safety data;
• letter writing campaigns or petitions targeted towards policy-makers;
• street demonstrations, fairs, walks or similar events;
• charity sports events;
• benefit concerts;
• first-aid demonstrations;
• open days in hospital emergency rooms;
• quiz to test road safety knowledge.
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14. By private companies:
• release of a fleet safety policy;
• launch of campaigns to promote the use of seat-belts and helmets and prevent
drinking and driving, speeding, and distracted driving among staff;
• launch of similar campaigns for the public in communities in which the
company operates.
With young people:
• youth assemblies;
• school-based activities, including reviews and improvements of the
environment for road safety around schools and demonstrations of safe
journeys to and from school;
• programmes to distribute helmets;
• training sessions at children’s traffic parks;
• photo, painting, essay or other types of competitions;
• release of a new cartoon for children and young adults;
• launch of an interactive web site.
For victims and survivors:
• inauguration of memorials to victims and survivors, such as remembrance
gardens and Internet-based memorials;
• ceremonies dedicated to victims and survivors, such as moments of observed
silence and candlelight vigils;
• announcement of events planned for the coming year's World Day of
Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, held annually on the third Sunday of
November.
All groups organizing events to mark the launch of the Decade can make use of
these activities to draw attention from the media. In addition, they can reach out
to the media through:
• press releases and press conferences;
• radio or television talk-shows;
• open letters in the printed media;
• special newspaper supplements;
• televised debates;
• other efforts attracting the media to new road safety data, reports
and initiatives.
Other ways to publicize activities:
• Post information on web sites;
• Use social media;
• Develop posters, brochures, leaflets and other printed materials;
• Spread the news by word of mouth.
15. In order to enhance coordination and collaboration within countries, all those
organizing events to mark the launch of the Decade of Action for Road Safety are
encouraged to complete an event registration form. This way, descriptions of events,
including detailed contact information for the organizers, can be added to the
calendar of activities around the world.
To view the calendar of activities around the world, visit:
http://www.who.int/roadsafety/decade_of_action/launch/national/en/index.html
To register an event, visit:
http://www.who.int/roadsafety/decade_of_action/launch/planned_events/en/index.html
an ideal
launch event
In many discussions with partners about preparations for the Decade, the ideal
launch event has been described as a high profile, media-oriented event involving
the head of state; ministers of transport, health, interior and others; heads of
international agencies; representatives of civil society organizations; celebrities; and
victims and their families. It could range from a simple one-hour press conference to
a full-day road safety forum. No matter the format, the dignitaries involved should
take the opportunity of this occasion to present to the public the nation’s plan for the
Decade. This plan should complement the country’s current road safety strategies,
and should be in line with the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety.
Ideally, in a keynote speech, the head of state would present the national plan,
expressing a renewed commitment to road safety across the Decade and unveiling
the steps towards achieving the plan’s stated objectives. This would be done in
the presence of those from government and partner organizations who have the
authority and the means to follow up
these commitments and those from
the media who are able to bring their
messages to the public. The event would
be broadcast on national television and
radio and through the Internet. To mark
the occasion, the road safety tag – the new
global symbol for road safety and the key
visual for the Decade of Action for Road
Safety – would be projected on a national
monument, as depicted above. As noted,
this ideal national launch event would be
simply the start of a series of actions to be
undertaken during the Decade.
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16. Athesymbol for all
– road safety tag
The road safety “tag” is the new global symbol for road safety and the key visual
for the Decade of Action for Road Safety. It will unite efforts which take place in
the context of the Decade. A promotional web site for the tag encourages groups
marking the launch of the Decade to “Wear. Believe. Act.” by wearing the road
safety tag and displaying it on advocacy materials for Decade-related events;
reflecting on the impact of road traffic crashes and the possibilities for prevention;
and taking action to ensure greater safety on the roads.
To purchase the tag as a wearable or decorative item or to request the artwork for
printed materials, visit:
http://www.decadeofaction.org
For those governments, international agencies, civil society organizations and private
companies in a position to do so, the projection of the road safety tag across national
monuments and headquarters of agencies and companies would be a powerful
visual for the launch of the Decade in many settings around the world. All groups in
a position to consider this are encouraged to do so.
Note: There are strict usage requirements for the road safety tag by private
companies, and the guidance for use of the tag should be followed by
such companies prior to their making use of the tag in any way. Visit www.
decadeofaction.org .
17. Support Road Safety Collaboration
from the United Nations
WHO and the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration offer the following resources
to support the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 and related launch on 11
May 2011:
Global Plan
In order to prepare for the launch of the Decade, the United Nations Road Safety
Collaboration has developed a Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety
2011-2020 with input from many partners. The Global Plan provides an overall
framework for activities which may take place in the context of the Decade. The
categories or “pillars” of activities in the Plan are: building road safety management
capacity; improving the safety of road infrastructure and broader transport networks;
further developing the safety of vehicles; enhancing the behaviour of road users; and
improving emergency and other post-crash services. Indicators have been developed
to measure progress in each of these areas. Governments, international agencies, civil
society organizations, the private sector and other stakeholders are invited to make use
of the Global Plan as a guiding document for the events and activities they will support
as part of the Decade.
Road safety tag
As noted, the road safety “tag” is the new global symbol for road safety and the key
visual for the Decade. To date the road safety tag has been produced in the six United
Nations languages – Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish – and a
dozen other widely spoken languages. Additional translations of the road safety tag
are currently being prepared. To request the artwork for printed materials or purchase
the tag as a wearable or decorative item, visit: http://www.decadeofaction.org
Web sites
The official global web site for the Decade has been launched at http://www.who.int/
roadsafety/decade_of_action. This web site, which will be regularly updated up to and
beyond the launch of the Decade, will contain all related materials including the Global
Plan; the toolkit for organizers of launch events; samples of national plans for the
Decade; descriptions of events being organized by partners; a listing of national focal
points for the Decade; and video statements of heads of state and international agencies
pledging support to the Decade. A Facebook page has also been launched to draw
attention to the Decade and provide a forum for debate and discussion.
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18. The Road Safety Fund
The Road Safety Fund has been created as a mechanism to raise financial support
from corporations, the international donor community and the general public to
support implementation of the Decade. The Road Safety Fund is managed by the
World Health Organization and the FIA Foundation for the Automobile and Society.
It is envisioned that proceeds raised through the Fund will be invested in two ways:
• Road traffic injury prevention programmes in low-income and middle-income
countries – working with a wide range of partners on the frontline of the global
road death epidemic to save lives.
• Enabling global advocacy for the Decade, building awareness and support for the
Decade’s injury reduction goals.
Other advocacy materials
Other advocacy materials are being considered, including a flyer with the latest
data and information on road traffic injuries and other promotional items such as
reflective stickers, bags, etc. Visit the official global web site for more information.
19. Contact
WHO Headquarters Laura Sminkey
Liaison Officer
Secretariat
Decade of Action for Road Safety
Avenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 22 791 45 47
Mobile: +41 79 249 35 20
Email: sminkeyl@who.int
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20. DecaDe of action for roaD Safety
2011-2020
www.who.int/roadsafety/decade_of_action