We are horrified by the recent act of injustice and violence that led to the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, USA and stand in solidarity with the peaceful global #BlackLivesMatter Movement. We can’t be silent as a youth organisation that fundamentally stands for diversity and equality. Embedded in all our activities and principles, we welcome people of all colors, genders, races, religions and groups.
Across the globe, people of all backgrounds, races, and identities are demanding action against institutional racism and discrimination, and Youth for Road Safety is joining this call. We recognize that, in order for young people to lead grassroots movements and advocate for meaningful participation, we must address and dismantle the historic systematic racism that inflicts suffering on black people, and other marginalized groups.
The suffering we speak of applies not only to violence experienced as a consequence of police brutality, but also to the deeply entrenched harms from health disparities, lack of job opportunities, unequal access to safe transportation options, underfunded public education, and the lack of a voice in shared decision-making.
We stand as a community that will not remain silent and will continue our own efforts to review and take action to ensure non-discriminatory practices. Our youth mobilization approaches and evidence-based actions reflect our commitment to equity of participation and protection.
At the core of our efforts to create an equitable mobility system for young people, we strive to remove socioeconomic, cultural, and discriminatory barriers that fuel inequities and compromise the opportunities people have to move freely, safely, and live the lives they value.
We hear you. We stand with you. #BlackLivesMatter.
YOURS * | |
Prof. Shanthi Ameratunga | Supervisory Board |
Fannar Freyr Atlason | Youth Advisory Board |
Alex Ayub | Master Trainer |
Raquel Barrios | Project Manager |
Soumita Chakraborty | Youth Advisory Board |
Manpreet Darroch | Head of Communications |
Thiago Gruner | Co-Chairperson 2nd World Youth Assembly for Road Safety |
Prof. Adnan A. Hyder | Supervisory Board (Vice-Chair) |
Ritu Jain | Youth Advisory Board |
Floor Lieshout | Executive Director |
Maolin Macatangay | Youth Advisory Board |
Olivia Nalwadda | Youth Advisory Board |
Omnia El Omrani | Co-Chairperson 2nd World Youth Assembly for Road Safety |
Dr. Wim Rogmans | Supervisory Board (Chair) |
Jacob Smith | North American Regional Coordinator |
Grace Willems | Youth Advisory Board |
*(alphabetical order) | |