UN High-Level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety
The UN High-Level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety, held on 20–21 July 2026, gathered stakeholders at the UN Headquarters in New York to address the critical issue of road traffic deaths and injuries. Convened by WHO and the United Nations, the meeting centered on scaling up actions to meet the goal of halving global road traffic fatalities ...
- Published date: 10-08-2026 10:03 AM
The United Nations High-Level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety took place from 20 to 21 July 2026 at the UN Headquarters in New York. Convened by the World Health Organization in collaboration with the United Nations, this event focused on accelerating efforts to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries worldwide.
A key objective of the meeting was to scale up implementation strategies aimed at halving the number of road traffic fatalities and injuries by the year 2030. The discussions brought together a diverse group of stakeholders including health and safety professionals, policymakers, and representatives from various countries.
A side event hosted by the World Health Organization highlighted the progress made by participating countries, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration and effective policy measures. The meeting underscored the global commitment to enhancing road safety and reducing preventable harm on roads.
The UN High-Level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety, held on 20–21 July 2026, gathered stakeholders at the UN Headquarters in New York to address the critical issue of road traffic deaths and injuries. Convened by WHO and the United Nations, the meeting centered on scaling up actions to meet the goal of halving global road traffic fatalities and injuries by 2030. A WHO-hosted side event showcased country progress, reinforcing the need for coordinated efforts across health and safety sectors to improve road safety worldwide.