Road traffic crashes claim more than two lives every minute and are the leading cause of death among people aged 5-29. Over half of road traffic victims are pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Sunday's World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is an opportunity to pay homage to those lost on the world’s roads, advocate for better support for victims and their families, and call for action to save lives. Follow the conversations with the hashtags; #17November, #RememberSupportAct, #RoadwaySafety,#SafetyForAll, #WDoR2024.
Statement of the United Nations Secretary-General on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2024; November 17th.
On this World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, we honour the 1.19 million lives lost every year on the world’s roads. Each death represents a profound tragedy for families, communities, and societies.
Guided by the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety, the United Nations is supporting countries in saving lives. Critical frameworks provided by United Nations Road Safety Conventions – supported by the advocacy of my Special Envoy for Road Safety and funding from the UN Road Safety Fund – help show that coordinated efforts can make a difference.
Recent data from the World Health Organization highlights progress in reducing road traffic fatalities, but our journey to reduce road traffic deaths by half by 2030 is far from over.
By improving infrastructure, enforcing safety laws, strengthening international partnerships and promoting responsible behaviour, we can prevent future deaths and make roads safer for everyone, everywhere.
Together, let us build a future where every journey ends safely.
United Nations Secretary-General.
Statement of the Regional Director of WHO Europe on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2024; November 17th.
On this World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, WHO calls upon people to “Remember the 3300 fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, friends and colleagues lost on the world’s roads every day; Support those who are bereaved and those who suffer long-lasting consequences from physical and psychological trauma; and Act to prevent such tragedies today and in the future.” In 2005, the United Nations endorsed the World Day of Remembrance as a global day to be observed every third Sunday in November each year.
EVENT: Safer streets are possible.The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2024 global event will be held on the third Sunday in November to remember, support and act for those killed or injured by roadway crashes
EVENT: Safer streets are possible.The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2024 global event will be held on the third Sunday in November to remember, support and act for those killed or injured by roadway crashes
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