United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020

The United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011–2020) was a global initiative aimed at reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities. Recognizing road accidents as a major public health issue, it brought countries together to improve road safety measures, enforce laws, and raise awareness. The goal was to save lives by implementing safer road designs, better vehicle standards, and responsible driving behaviors. Although the decade ended in 2020, it laid a foundation for continued efforts to make roads safer worldwide, emphasizing that improving road safety benefits everyone by protecting lives and fostering sustainable development.