Why Road safety is a Gender Equality Issue. By Ms Nneka Henry

January 1, 2001

On International Women’s Day, March 8, the Working Party on Road Traffic Safety (WP.1), UN Road Safety Fund, IPAG Business School and International Gender Champions joined forces to invite influential women leaders actively supporting Africa’s transition to a better future to spotlight the opportunities and challenges of safe and sustainable mobility.

Women experience and perceive road safety differently from men. As a result, they have different needs and, vitally, can bring a uniquely influential voice to revitalize the road safety agenda.

An article from Ms Nineka Henry the head of UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF) highlights the issue.