World Remembrance Day (WRD) for Victims of Road Accidents

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Third Sunday in November

Annually, over 15 000 South Africans die in road traffic accidents costing the South African economy approximately R46 billion. This leaves a trail of untold suffering for victims and families.

Resolution 60/5 adopted by the United Nations General Assembly encourages the improvement of global road safety. The resolution calls for the third Sunday in November to be recognised as an annual day of remembrance for road traffic victims.

This day offers the opportunity to increase public awareness regarding the burden of road traffic collisions on victims and communities, and also emphasises the need to initiate and promote efforts to control road carnage as a major public health and development problem, and to assist victims.

Source: Department of Transport

More information: World Health Organisation

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