WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS FEVR

WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS

On 19 November, on the occasion of the WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS, Filippo Randi, President of FEVR, participated in the event in Barcelona co-organised by the Spanish member association P(A)T who was present with, among the others, the president Vicente Sachez Gonzalez and the director and FEVR board member Yolanda Domenech to whom FEVR would like to thank for the opportunity to attend. The Deputy Mayor for Prevention and Safety of the Barcelona City Council, Albert Batlle, and the Director of the Catalan Traffic Service, Ramon Lamiel, took part in the event.   Relatives and representatives of the Traffic Victims Associations P(A)T and Stop Accidents read poems and writings in homage to their loved ones whose lives were cut short due to road crashes. The Italian AIFVS association and member of FEVR was also represented by the Vice-president, Ezio Bressan, emphasising that beyond national borders road safety is an European and global issue. In addition, a minute of silence was observed and music was played by Horia Mihon on the cello. The event took place by the monument dedicated to Road Victims, that is installed next to the Nueva Icaria promenade and the Bogatell breakwater in Barcelona. LIVING WITH THE IMPACT CAMPAING We want to send a BIG THANK YOU to NGOs, organizations and institutions over the world who organized activities to commemorate WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS. Without your effort and commintment we would not be able to reach the hearts of so many people who suffer the consequences of road crashes and spread the message of the importance of REMEMBER, SUPPORT and ACT to every corner of the world.   SHARE YOUR ACTIVITIES WITH US As you know 20,678 people lost their lives on EU roads in 2022 and more than 110,000 were seriously injured, many of whom will live forever with a disability. Around 40% of road deaths in the EU occur in collisions involving one or more young drivers or motorcyclists. Each death is a tragedy that leaves a void that is impossible to fill in families. Each serious injury involves physical disability and psychological trauma that also affect people's quality of life, autonomy and self-esteem. The majority are invisible victims who do not receive an adequate post-crash response. REMEMBER - SUPPORT - ACT

With the different events to commemorate the Day we remember and honour those who must learn to "live with the impact" of a road crashes. The emotional burden borne by victims and their families is often silent but overwhelming.   In addition to the personal impact, road crashes also imply an impact on society since the expenses associated with medical treatments, rehabilitation, long-term care and loss of work productivity are dramatic. At European level, the economic costs of road crashes are staggering, representing a public health problem that requires immediate action.   That is why the LIVING WITH THE IMPACT campaign does not end here.