Global Declaration of the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020
- References United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/Res/64/255.
- Declares the period from 2011 to 2020 as the Decade of Action for Road Safety.
- Sets the primary goal to stabilize and then reduce traffic fatalities globally.
- Endorses coordinated efforts at national, regional, and global levels to enhance road safety.
Philippine Government's Commitment and Road Safety Action Plan
- The Philippines aligns fully with the UN's Decade of Action for Road Safety objectives.
- Development of a Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2011-2020.
- The Plan outlines programs, activities, and projects involving government, business, and civil society.
- Emphasizes collective and individual responsibilities to promote road safety nationally.
International Collaboration and Launching Activities
- The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration (UNRSC) lead the global launch.
- The Decade of Action for Road Safety was globally launched on May 11, 2011.
- Nations worldwide conducted simultaneous or successive programs to mark the launch.
- The Philippines supports by launching its own initiatives coinciding with the international event.
Official Declaration and Implementation
- President Benigno S. Aquino III officially declares 2011 as the Launching Year of the Philippine Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020.
- The declaration was made pursuant to presidential powers vested by law.
- The launch included the release of the Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2011-2020.
- The proclamation underscores the government's commitment to addressing road safety through focused action during the decade.