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RoadPeace press release
1 April 2007
First UN Global Road Safety Week 23-29 April 2007, dedicated to
the safety of young road users, sees events held worldwide, to mark
this week:
- UN in Geneva launches a 'Guide' for World Day of
Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, produced by RoadPeace and
FEVR, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation
www.who.int/roadsafety click Projects.
- RoadPeace is holding a Panel Discussion in
Westminster 'Murder most Foul' revisited: Are we doing enough for
our young people or are we still blaming the most
vulnerable?'
- RoadPeace is organising a Parliamentary Meeting
on the benefit of black boxes - 'Making roads safer and
greener'
- 'When Lives Collide' exhibition is held in Leeds
from 3-28 April (throughout RSW) at Exhibition Space, Whitehall
Waterfront, 2 Riverside Way, Leeds LS1 4EH, open between 11am and
6pm, www.whenlivescollide.co.uk
Guide for World Day
Since this Day was adopted by the United Nations on 26 October
2005 as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, more
countries than ever have started to observe this day. To help
others who want to join, a Guide was produced, giving examples of
past events organised by RoadPeace and its sister organisations in
Europe and beyond, and of suggestions for future ceremonies and
other events.
Panel Discussion
Based on the publication of the same title from 1947, a
'Question time' programme will have speakers from the DfT, TfL,
LSHTM and GLA answer relevant questions on the topic. Held on 26
April, 2.30-4.30pm, at the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund
Offices, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB
Parliamentary Meeting
Black boxes have the potential to reduce dangerous driving and
pollution by reducing speeding and unnecessary journeys, they are
also valuable for evidence after a crash regarding driving
standards. Held by the All Party Group for Justice for Road
traffic Victims, on 26 April, Portcullis House, Westminster, Room
O, 12noon - 2pm.
Contacts & Information: RoadPeace Office 020 8838
5192 Amy Aeron-Thomas 07905 847 917 Brigitte Chaudhry
020 8964 1800
www.roadpeace.org
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