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A LEGISLATIVE VICTORY FOR CHILD SAFETY IN GHANA: LADA INSTITUTE’S JOURNEY FROM POLICY PROPOSAL TO LEGAL REFORM

29.09.2026

In February 2023, LADA Institute commenced advocacy efforts aimed at strengthening Ghana’s legislative framework for child safety in vehicles. With support from the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP), through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS), the initiative achieved two main successes: an increase in the minimum permissible age for children occupying front…

A Decade of Building Global Road Safety Leadership Capacity

11.08.2026

Maryland, USA – In 2016, the very first Global Road Safety Leadership Course (GRSLC) offering was delivered by the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) and Johns Hopkins – International Injury Research Unit (JH-IIRU). The course was designed to bring together a diverse group of professionals to equip them not only with technical knowledge but also…

KCB and Global Road Safety Partnership Advance Strategic Collaboration to Scale Road Safety

27.07.2026

Geneva, Switzerland | 9 July 2026 KCB Group has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing road safety following a two-day strategic mission to the headquarters of the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) in Geneva, Switzerland, held on 8–9 July 2026. The visit strengthened collaboration between the two organizations and laid the foundation for a long-term partnership…

Global Road Safety Partnership Appoints Joint Vice Chairs

13.07.2026

The Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) is pleased to announce the election of Reyes Gonzalez Jannon of Nestlé (Switzerland) and Majed Samarah of QatarEnergy (Qatar) as Joint Vice Chairs of the Partnership. Their appointment reflects GRSP’s commitment to strengthening leadership across its global network and advancing impactful road safety initiatives worldwide. Reyes Gonzalez Jannon is…

Driving Road Safety Leadership Forward: The GRSLI Alumni Fellowship

19.05.2026

Last week in Baltimore, Maryland, the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) and the Johns Hopkins University International Injury Research Unit (JH IIRU) convened a powerful gathering of emerging leaders at the Global Road Safety Leadership Institute (GRSLI) Alumni Fellowship: Showcase & Engagement Workshop 2026.  Held from May 5 to 8, the workshop is part of the GRSLI Alumni…

Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces New Investment to Improve Global Road Safety and Cycling Infrastructure Across 13 Countries, in More Than 30 Cities

28.04.2026

$350 million investment aims to save one million lives over the next five years    New York, NY and Madrid, Spain – Today, Mike Bloomberg announced a $350 million commitment to continue support for the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety, including the Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure, further advancing efforts to enact life-saving policies that improve road design, vehicle safety, and…

Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) Welcomes KCB Group as a New Member

28.04.2026

Geneva/Nairobi, [28 April, 2026] – The Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) is pleased to announce that KCB Group has joined GRSP, strengthening private‑sector engagement in advancing safer mobility and reducing road traffic injuries and fatalities across Africa and beyond. Hosted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), GRSP works with…

The GRSP is recognised in the UN Secretary‑General’s Report to the General Assembly

12.03.2026

The Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) is proud to be formally recognised in the United Nations Secretary‑General’s report on Improving Global Road Safety, submitted to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. In the report, GRSP is highlighted for its leadership and impact in several critical areas: Building future road safety leaders: The report acknowledges that…

International Women’s Day Celebration

09.03.2026

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women driving change for a safer world!     Across the globe, women are at the forefront of the movement to end road trauma. We want to give a special recognition to the phenomenal women of the Global Road Safety Partnership for their tireless dedication to: – Advocating for…

New Publication Launch: Road Policing for Road Safety

03.02.2026

Road Policing for Road Safety: Technical Manual for Building Global Enforcement Capacity Global Road Safety Partnership is pleased to share a major new resource from the WHO Regional Office for Europe — a comprehensive technical manual designed to strengthen Road Policing and Enforcement (RPE) worldwide.  GRSP acknowledges the enormous effort of Jonathon Passmore of WHO and Soames…

A Tribute to Dr Margie Peden

05.02.2026

Last week, we learned with sadness of the passing of our former Executive Committee member, colleague and friend, Dr Margie Peden. Margie was a towering presence in global public health and one of the world’s most influential advocates for injury prevention. Her passing leaves a deep void, but her legacy – scientific, professional and personal –…

Asia Pacific Road Safety Conference 2025 in Manila, Philippines

30.09.2025

The Asia Pacific Road Safety Conference took place between 9 and 11 September 2025, held in Manila, Philippines, at the Asian Development Bank Headquarters. This conference was jointly organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP), Asia-Pacific Road Safety Observatory (APRSO), Bridgestone Asia Pacific, and the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP)….

Emeritus Professor Barry Watson appointed as Chair of the Global Road Safety Partnership

17.06.2025

The GRSP is delighted to announce that Emeritus Professor Barry Watson has been elected Chair of the Global Road Safety Partnership during the annual Steering Committee meeting that took place on June 17. Barry is a global road safety expert affiliated with the Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety – Queensland (CARRS-Q), Queensland University…

Global Road Safety Partnership Honoured with Excellence in Road Safety Award at World Police Summit

16.05.2025

Dubai, 15 May 2025 – The Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) has been awarded the prestigious Excellence in Road Safety Award at the World Police Summit, held in Dubai. The award recognises GRSP’s outstanding contributions to advancing evidence-based road policing through its flagship initiative, the Road Policing Executive Leadership Course (RPELC). The World Police Summit,…

The Global Road Safety Partnership Welcomes New Membership Applications

19.03.2025

The Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) invites organizations from the private sector, NGOs, government agencies, and police to join us in a shared mission to create a world free from road crash deaths and injuries. As a globally focused road safety programme hosted within the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC),…