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The 3rd European Youth Forum for Road Safety, held on October 6, 2010, at WHO HQ in Lieshout, united 70 youth delegates from over 35 countries. Organized under the European Commission's auspices, this forum aimed to strengthen the European youth network, share experiences, and develop collective road safety actions. Participants engaged in workshops focusing on action-oriented planning and addressed the global need for youth involvement in road safety initiatives. Key themes included the World Crossing Campaign, which encourages youth unity and recognition in road safety efforts.
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From, with and for young people Floor Lieshout Wednesday 6 October 2010 WHO HQ, Executive Board Room
3rd European Youth Forum for Road Safety • Under auspices of the European Commission • Organized by RYD, member of Youth Taskforce • 1st and 2nd July 2010, Brussels • 70 youth delegates from over 35 countries
3rd European Youth Forum for Road Safety • Main objectives: • Strengthen the European Youth network • Sharing experiences and knowledge • Plan collective European road safety action
3rd European Youth Forum for Road Safety • First day: • Introducing organizations • Sharing road safety activities • Setting the scene: • FIA Foundation: Decade of Action • YOURS: Scope of problem, global youth network, World Crossing Campaign
3rd European Youth Forum for Road Safety • First day: • Setting the scene: • European Commission: new outlines • Aliou Oumarou: sharing road safety experience and problems on the African continent
3rd European Youth Forum for Road Safety • Second day: • Hands-on, action oriented agenda: planning a collective European campaign. • 4 workshops, discussing com. tools, planning • development of a roadmap of activities • Michelin represented Private Sector and presented ´do´s and don’ts´ approaching a company for funding
World Crossing Campaign • Why the World Crossing Campaign? • to show the world that we are united as one global youth network for road safety and we are committed to keep young people safe; • urge for action and support for especially youth initiatives; • in order to get global recognition of the importance of young people’s participation in road safety.
World Crossing Campaign • Asked youth network for participation • Make a 10 second video • Theme was visibility • Winner has access to a 1000 EURO grant for their own youth activity for road safety • End result …
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