Η ΕΥΘΥΤΑ--ΠΑΡΑΤΗΡΗΤΗΡΙΟ ΟΔΙΚΗΣ ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑΣ ΡΟΔΟΥ, μόνιμο μέλος της
PRESS RELEASE: Statement from the Board of Directors of the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety on the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate to its Executive Director, Lotte Brondum, by Hasselt University
Tuesday 27 May 2025
We, the Board of Directors of the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road
Safety (the Alliance), express our profound appreciation to Hasselt
University for conferring an honorary doctorate upon our Executive
Director, Lotte Brondum, and by extension, the entire network of NGOs
that make up the Alliance. This honor signifies the collective efforts
of our extensive network of over 400 member NGOs across more than 105
countries, all committed to advancing road safety, road victim support,
and safe mobility.
Over the years, the Alliance has played a central role in mobilizing
NGOs around a shared vision of a world where every person has access to
safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable mobility using the road
systems, where no one dies or is seriously injured as a result of a road
crash. The Alliance has grown in membership, expanded its global
footprint, and strengthened its collective voice. It has championed
joint advocacy campaigns, enabled strategic partnerships, and created
platforms for NGOs to showcase the lived realities of unsafe mobility.
We respond to local needs and contexts, building strategic partnerships
to bring local NGO perspectives to the global arena and put people at
the heart of road safety decision-making.
NGOs play a pivotal role in road safety advocacy and accountability and
must be involved in decision-making processes. Operating at the
grassroots level, they advocate for the implementation of evidence-based
interventions and transparent and accountable investments to make
mobility safe. They engage communities, influence policy for safe roads,
and stand up for the rights of road users and road victims. They remind
decision makers that behind every road fatality statistic is a name and
a face, support those whose lives have been shattered by a crash, and
hold governments accountable to prevent anyone else suffering loss of
life or health on our roads. Their work is instrumental in addressing
the global road safety crisis, particularly in low- and middle-income
countries where the burden is heaviest.
Our member NGOs have been at the forefront of demonstrating the impact
of local evidence in driving change. The Mobility Snapshots initiative
exemplifies this approach. By collecting and analyzing data at specific
intersections within their communities, NGOs have identified critical
safety issues for those who walk and cycle and advocated for Priority
Interventions. These Snapshots have not only informed local action but
have also contributed to a broader understanding of road safety
challenges and solutions.
Collaboration between academia and NGOs is essential in enhancing road
safety outcomes. Hasselt University has been a valuable partner in this
endeavor. Through joint initiatives like the Safe System Approach short
course, developed in collaboration with the Alliance, the university has
provided our members with access to cutting-edge research and practical
tools. This partnership has strengthened the capacity of NGOs to
support the implementation of effective road safety strategies and has
fostered a community of practice dedicated to continuous learning and
improvement.
The honorary doctorate awarded to our Executive Director symbolizes the
collective achievements of our entire network. It acknowledges the
strong network and dedication of our member NGOs, the collaborative
spirit of our partners, and the shared commitment to making roads safe
for all. We accept this honor with humility and as a reaffirmation of
our mission to advocate for effective actions and strengthen
accountability for safe mobility, using the road system, and support
NGOs for the same, thus accelerating implementation that results in the
reduction of road crash victims.
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