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4 April 2013

The Second UN Global Road Safety Week to be held 6-12 May 2013 is dedicated to pedestrian safety. Requested by the UN General Assembly, the week will draw attention to the urgent need to better protect pedestrians worldwide, generate action on the measures needed to do so, and contribute to achieving the goal of the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 to save 5 million lives. Join the international community to ensure a fatality free week and a significant and long-lasting contribution towards making walking safe for all.

Register your event here  Do please join The Long Short Walk - a fun activity with a serious aim. We want you to take a short walk in your community and take a video or photograph. Then submit it and join the call for safe roads for all.

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