RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, is highlighting the importance of the upcoming World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, to be observed on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
This day is a global opportunity to honour the millions of people who have been killed or seriously injured in road crashes, and to support the families and communities left to cope with the aftermath.
World Day of Remembrance (WDoR) was initiated in 1993 by Brigitte Chaudhry, the founder of RoadPeace. The initiative began with several church services across the UK in 1993 and 1994, and quickly gained traction worldwide. By 1995, through the efforts of Brigitte and the European Federation of Road Traffic Victims (FEVR), organisations globally agreed to commemorate road victims on the third Sunday of November every year.
- Since the first WDoR in 1993, at least 36.8 million people have been killed in road traffic crashes worldwide. This staggering number is a stark reminder of the ongoing crisis on the world’s roads.
- Approximately 1.19 million people are killed each year due to road traffic crashes, making road traffic injuries the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5–29 years.
World Day of Remembrance 2024 is an important moment for reflection, solidarity and advocacy. It brings together bereaved families, local communities and professionals – to honour road crash victims and call for urgent action to prevent future tragedies.
In preparation for this year’s campaign, RoadPeace is developing a range of resources to support members, local groups and stakeholders to raise awareness and to promote local events. These resources, including a press release template and social media graphics, will be available on the RoadPeace website very soon. For more information and updates, visit the World Day of Remembrance area on the RoadPeace website.
Additionally, the website will provide details about various services and events happening across the UK on November 17, 2024, where communities can come together to remember lives lost and strengthen their commitment to reducing road harm.
As the world prepares for this important day of remembrance and action, RoadPeace invites everyone to join in honouring the victims of road crashes and working towards a future where no more lives are needlessly lost on our roads.
Updated on: 25 September 2024