Cambodia

Closing a gap in road laws that currently exclude the requirement for passengers - particularly children - to wear a motorcycle helmet are now being addressed in Cambodia thanks to the leadership of the Global Road Safety Partnership and the support they have provided to the Cambodia Red Cross.

In April, the National Road Safety Committee nominated several individuals including GRSP Cambodia Programme Manager, Mr. Sovann Kong, and Road Safety Manager of the Cambodia Red Cross, Mr. Sophal Khem, to establish a Techincal Working Group.

By Kathleen Elsig

Road crash death and injury effect people around the world each day. In communities both large and small, from Europe and Africa to Asia and the Americas, initiatives are being implemented which aim to prevent road crashes and their serious consequences. Oftentimes, these initiatives are not only low-cost, but they are also fueled by dedicated individuals and professionals. Recently, the Save Our Lives project with guidance from the Global Road Safety Partnership, has made efforts to strengthen the capacity of communities in implementing road safety interventions, through