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Look back: Dignitaries to the World Youth Assembly for Road Safety
We continue to feature a look back at the World Youth Assembly for Road Safety that took place nearly five years ago which initiatied the global youth movement for road safety. YOURS was the direct...
Where are they now? World Youth Assembly for Road Safety anniversary
Over 400 young people came together on the foot of the Swiss Alps in April 2007 to discuss global road safety in a changing world. With over 100 countries represented at the United Nations HQ...
New Report: Earphones distractions on the road leading to more injuries
The number of accidents involving pedestrians wearing headphones is on the rise, a report suggests, prompting fresh warnings from road safety groups around the world. YOURS' Director...
European Commission: How is your country doing for road safety?
The European Commission have published a leaflet entitled, 'How is your country doing?'. This leaflet shows the situation at the end of 2010 and the progress made since 2001. Its purpose is to allow...
Brian’s Column: Why language is important for road safety
Last year, Brian's first column received a warm welcome and he continues to shower YOURS with articles focusing on youth and road safety issues in Africa. In this article, Brian talks about the road...
Five years since the United Nations World Youth Assembly for Road Safety
Its been almost half a decade since the United Nations World Youth Assembly for Road Safety took place at the United Nations building, Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland! As many of you know,...
Embrace Life Campaign: More pictures sent in from inspired young people!
Although our 2011 global road safety awareness campaign, The Embrace Life Campaign finished back in November, some young people were so inspired that they recently sent us some pictures in the...
The Inaugural Adolescent Mobility Health Consortium: New Zealand
The University of Otago Adolescent Mobility Health Consortium (AMHC) in New Zealand is pleased to announce its Inaugural Symposium on Wednesday 15 February, 2012. This will be a combined live and...
Spotlight On: Avenir Sante, France – With and from young people!
In our efforts to bring attention to road safety projects and organizations working with young people all around the world, this month, YOURS puts the spotlight on Avenir Sante. The French...