The #SaveKidsLives campain. H ΕΥΘΥΤΑ ΡΟΔΟΥ, μέλος της Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety

Dear Friends, The #SaveKidsLives campaign has released a compelling video and many new communication materials for you to share on your social media outlets. In addition, read about the outcomes of the UN Special Envoy Consultation held in Geneva on 1 October with participation from many Alliance members. Finally, you can read what Cameroon is doing to best prepare for the upcoming 2nd Global High-Level Conference on Road Safety in Brazil. Yours sincerely, Lotte Brondum Administrative Director #SaveKidsLives launches powerful new video - share it! A groundbreaking occasion took place for the #SaveKidsLives campaign in the form of a Hollywood-style video directed by acclaimed director Luc Besson. You can view the video on the campaign's website. The campaign has also published a social media package for people to show their support through their own social media channels.  How you can support #SaveKidsLives in just 1 minute: Change your Facebook cover or profile photo, or post a "I/We Support" message on your Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. See all of the new campaign images to choose from HERE.  Follow and Retweet the #SaveKidsLives hashtag, and keep sharing your #Safiephotos. View and share the Luc Besson film HERE.  Finally, encourage people to sign the Child Declaration for Road Safety by sharing this link: http://www.savekidslives2015.org/#sign-it  Alliance members participate in UN Special Envoy Consultation  On 1 October 2015, Alliance members represented the NGO sector at an important consultation with the UN Special Envoy on Road Safety, Jean Todt. Mr. Todt was recently appointed to the position by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. The consultation was held at UN Headquarters in Geneva and jointly hosted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety. More than 40 road safety NGOs participated. The aim of the consultation was to clarify the role of the UN Special Envoy in advocating for road safety globally, with a specific focus on how the Special Envoy will involve civil society in developing his agenda.  During the consultation, the UN Special Envoy presented his plan of action for his term, and participating organizations presented specific questions and concerns to the Special Envoy and UNECE, including those gathered from Alliance members not in attendance. Read more about the Consultation and its outcomes HERE.  Cameroon establishes national committee to prepare for Brazil conference  As part of preparation for the 2nd High-Level Conference on Road Safety in Brazil, Cameroon established a national committee to discuss the organization and functioning of their delegation to Brazil. The objective of the committee is to define Cameroon’s strategic direction and develop an action plan to ensure Cameroon’s successful participation in the global meeting.This committee meets every Wednesday, hosted by Cameroon’s Ministry of Transport, and is composed of a variety of representatives from the public, private, and civil society sectors of Cameroon.  While not all committee members will attend the conference, Cameroon’s committee is an opportunity to convene road safety advocates from across sectors to discuss concerns and perspectives, and bring these perspectives together into a collective national voice to present at the conference. Read more about Cameroon's committee on our website HERE.  Important upcoming events: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, 15 November 2015. Visit the official website for more information and updates.  2nd Global High-Level Conference on Road Safety in Brasilia, Brazil, 18-19 November 2015. Visit the official website or the Alliance website for more information and updates.