Sunday 17/November/2024 – 02:56 AM
On November 17 of each year, the United Nations and the international community celebrate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims Road accidentsWith the aim of highlighting the devastating effects of road accidents, and honoring the memory of those who lost their lives or suffered serious injuries as a result of these accidents.
This day was first declared in 1995 by the European Union for Victims, and in 2005 it was approved by the United Nations General Assembly to become an official international day. This day represents an opportunity to raise awareness of road dangers and encourage governments and communities to take the necessary measures to improve traffic safety.
The importance of the International Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
According to United Nations data, road accidents are one of the leading causes of death around the world, causing the death of about 1.3 million people annually, and are considered the first cause of death for young people between the ages of 5 and 29, and millions suffer from serious injuries or disability as a result of these accidents. , causing a significant burden on health systems and national economies.
A call to action for traffic safety
As part of its statement this year, the United Nations called on all countries to strengthen efforts to achieve road safety, by developing effective policies and innovative techniques to reduce accidents. The United Nations stresses the need to improve road infrastructure and increase awareness of the importance of respecting traffic laws, in addition to To enhance preventive measures such as wearing seat belts, using helmets for passengers on motorcycles, and adhering to specified speeds.
The World Day also encourages governments and communities to provide the necessary support to accident survivors and their families, by providing medical ambulance and psychological rehabilitation services, which contributes to alleviating the psychological and social effects resulting from accidents.
World Day 2024 slogan
Under the slogan “Life is not a statistic: Road safety is a shared responsibility,” this year’s celebration focuses on calling for unified efforts between governments, communities and individuals to achieve safer roads. The slogan aims to remind everyone that every life lost on the roads is an irreparable human loss.
The International Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is an occasion to renew collective commitment to working to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially the third goal of reducing deaths resulting from traffic accidents by half by 2030.
