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Second United Nations Global Road Safety Week

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Poster for second United Nations Global Road Safety WeekUnder the banner “Make Walking Safe”, the Second United Nations Global Road Safety Week (6–12 May) kicks off worldwide. With events registered in nearly 70 countries, the Week seeks to draw attention to the needs of pedestrians; generate action on measures to protect them; and contribute to achieving the goal of the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020 to save 5 million lives.

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Second United Nations Global Road Safety Week

Information for the media: Make Walking Safe, The second United Nations Global Road Safety Week in the Eastern Mediterranean Region 6–12 May 2013 [pdf 250kb]

Press release: Making walking safer

Make walking safe posters

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