Young people, the driving force of solutions and architects of safer and lasting mobility (UN manager)
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Young people are the driving force of solutions and architects of safer and more sustainable mobility, said, Sunday in Marrakech, the general subsecretary for youth affairs at the United Nations Office for Youth, Felipe Paullier.
“Thanks to their passion and their commitment, young people are the leaders who will shape the transport systems of tomorrow,” said Paullier in a video message during a panel organized in the 3rd World Young Assembly for the Road safety, under the theme “inspire local action in the face of world issues thanks to the voices of leaders and cultural icons”.
And the UN manager to add that young people are full -fledged partners in improving road safety and the construction of a safer and more sustainable future.
Noting that road accidents remain the leading cause of death among children and young people (1,000 deaths per day), he also called to associate youth with decision -making processes and the development of public policies in terms of road safety .
Young people are already showing the way, innovating thanks to technology to make transport more sure, by mobilizing communities, by changing its mentalities and engaging their peers in a powerful advocacy, proving as well as a significant participation of young people n ‘is not only a requirement, but a necessity, explained Mr. Paullier.
Thus, “road safety is a shared responsibility, where governments, civil society, the private sector and young people all have a role to play,” he concluded.
Organized by Youth for Road Safety (Yours) and the World Coalition of Youth Security, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA), this assembly, which Tops on the eve of the 4th World Ministerial Conference on Road Safety (February 18-20 at the Cité Ocher), is a space to shape the future of road safety, innovate and create an impact as part of A global movement for safer and more sustainable mobility.
