Every year, on the third Sunday of November, the world unites to remember the millions of lives lost and injured on our roads. This year, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR) takes on even greater significance as we collectively strive for a future where roads are truly safe for all.

The theme of WDoR2024 is ‘That Day’ – this campaign tells the stories of THAT DAY when traffic collisions stopped or changed the course of the victim’s lives forever. Each victim has her/his own story of that day, which their relatives, friends and acquaintances carry in their memory. The emotional charge of that day is so strong that it remains in our memory forever. Therefore, on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2024, we remember the stories of “that day”.

We encourage iRAP partners to support this annual commemorative event; to remember the innocent lives lost, support the global call to end preventable road traffic crashes and share your action to save lives. The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims continues to play an important part in highlighting the very reason for all the necessary actions outlined in the Global Plan.

iRAP continues to support this important day as we pause to #RememberSupportAct for 3-star or better roads for all road users.

iRAP tools support safety assessments for all road users including pedestrians and bicyclists, supporting active mobility, low carbon transport and climate resilience for people and planet. iRAP is supporting partners to implement the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 and drive forward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Mobility.

Key Messages for WDoR 2024

1. Remember the Victims: Let us honor the memory of those who have lost their lives and express our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones. Each life lost is a tragic reminder of the urgent need for safer roads.

Visit iRAP’s Safety Insights Explorer, which shines a light on the true scale of road crashes, the safety of the world’s roads, and the positive impact that can be made with investment.

2. Acknowledge the Survivors: We recognize the immense suffering of those who have survived road crashes. Their physical and emotional scars serve as a powerful testament to the importance of road safety.

Watch real stories of the impact of road trauma here

3. Demand Safer Roads: It’s time to demand safer roads for everyone. Governments, road authorities, and engineers must prioritize road safety in their decision-making and investments.

Join the #SaferRoadsPledge here

4. Support Evidence-Based Solutions: iRAP’s Star Rating Methodology provides a clear and effective tool to assess road safety risk and identify cost-effective solutions for improvement. By implementing these solutions, we can significantly reduce road trauma.

Read more about our #RAPTools here

5. Advocate for Change: Join us in advocating for policies and practices that promote road safety. Together, we can create a world where every journey is safe.

Read more about the policies into practice here.

Our Commitment to a Safer Future

iRAP is committed to working with governments, NGOs, and industry partners to achieve a future with zero road deaths and serious injuries. We believe that by investing in road safety, we can create a world free of high-risk roads for all road users.

iRAP tools support safety assessments for all road users including pedestrians and bicyclists, supporting active mobility, low carbon transport and climate resilience for people and planet. iRAP is supporting partners to implement the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 and drive forward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Mobility.

Join the Movement

On this World Day of Remembrance, let us renew our commitment to road safety. By sharing stories and advocating for change, we can make a real difference.

To keep up to date with the event please visit:

• worlddayofremembrance.org
• Download the WDoR24 materials here
• unworlddayofremembrance.org/news/World-Day-of-Remembrance-2022.php

Or follow on Twitter:

• @UNWDRemembrance
• @WDRemembrance

#WDoR2024

Our hearts go out to the families of road crash victims and first responders this World Day of Remembrance. We promise you – our daily work is done in remembrance of your loved ones lost, we support you and commit to act to do all we can, together with our partners, to eliminate high-risk roads.