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Co-organized by SSATP and the African Association of Road Safety Lead Agencies (AARSLA), this session will bring together policymakers, practitioners, and road safety experts from across Africa to share insights, experiences, and practical solutions for improving school mobility and reducing risks for children on African roads.

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A new e-survey has been launched in the framework of the Mid-Term Evaluation of the EU Youth Action Plan.

If you’re a member of a youth network working with the EU, the AU-EU Youth Lab is eager to hear your feedback.

You are invited to participate in the survey and share your perspective by Friday 24th April.

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Women In Africa (WIA) Philanthropy is pleased to announce the launch of the 6th edition of the WIA Young Leaders program, organized in partnership with Lazard.

Each year, the program selects 10 outstanding young African leaders whose work and commitment contribute to shaping the future of the continent.

The selected laureates join a growing community of 43 WIA Young Leaders alumni and benefit from a high-level leadership program, including mentorship, media training, career coaching, and an international business trip to meet leading global decision-makers.

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How can cities redesign streets to support safer speeds and reduce traffic deaths? This session focuses on the guide strategies and real-world street transformations that are helping reshape corridors and neighborhoods. Through emblematic case studies from around the world, speakers will share how corridor interventions and area-wide approaches have improved safety and made streets more livable.

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Public transport is at the heart of sustainable, resilient and inclusive cities. As part of World Public Transport Day, UITP Academy offers participants a practical introductory training to the essential foundations of public transport while exploring the key trends shaping its future.

Led by international experts, the session will explore why public transport matters, how systems operate across infrastructure, operations and customer experience, and how the sector is addressing key challenges such as decarbonisation, climate resilience, workforce transformation and cybersecurity.

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The fourth installment of the Road Safety Capacity Building Program webinar series will focus on strengthening understanding and implementation of the Safe System approach to road safety, with particular emphasis on the principles underpinning Vision Zero. 

Delivered in partnership with Vision Zero Academy, the series will explore the evolution of the Vision Zero philosophy, the scientific foundations of the Safe System approach, and practical pathways for translating these principles into policy and implementation. 

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The World’s Toughest Job is a time-bound, mission-driven campaign by the United Nations Foundation designed to shape how the world understands the role of the UN Secretary-General and what leadership should mean in today’s realities. It is a global advocacy project for better leadership and cooperation to address the following question: What does the job of UN Secretary-General actually demand in today’s world, and what kind of leadership does that require?

The World’s Toughest Job: Intergenerational Dialogues is a four-part global series clarifying what the UN Secretary-General actually does — and why that leadership matters now.

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Join Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) for the first session of the Designing for Safe Speeds webinar series, Shaping Streets to Save Lives.

This session will provide a foundational overview of the guide and the core principles behind the Designing for Safe Speeds guide. It will explore why managing vehicle speed is essential to improving road safety outcomes and creating streets that better support health, equity, and overall quality of life. Participants will hear from local champions who are applying these principles in diverse contexts, sharing practical insights and lessons learned along the way.

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A major update of iRAP’s Star Rating methodology is on the way.

Following a comprehensive five-year review overseen by iRAP’s Global Technical Committee, version 3.10 will launch in May 2026 and be accessible via iRAP’s online platform, ViDA.

This update incorporates the latest global crash risk evidence to directly support the UN Decade of Action, offering a more rigorous framework to protect vulnerable road users worldwide.

This session explores the key methodological enhancements that strengthen the precision, consistency and real-world applicability of version 3.10.

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Choosing the next United Nations Secretary-General is one of the most consequential leadership decisions in the world — and one of the least understood.

As young people and young countries shape the demographic and political future, their expectations of global leadership matter.

The World’s Toughest Job campaign opens space to debate what leadership of the UN should look like in this century.

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The International Road Federation (IRF) is opening applications for the IRF YPP Leadership Team.

The IRF Young Professionals Programme (YPP) connects emerging leaders and specialists shaping the future of road and mobility systems worldwide. Through the programme, participants develop and advance initiatives that support safer, greener, more inclusive, and more efficient transport infrastructure.

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The International Road Federation (IRF) is happy to invite you to the second webinar under the IRF Circle of Excellence series.

Centred on the theme "Ensuring Safe, Inclusive and People-Centred Mobility for All", the session will feature initiatives that illustrate how aligning regulation, street design, enforcement and technology around human behaviour can significantly reduce road trauma.

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YOUNGO is pleased to invite you to join the second session of the Making Climate Science Make Sense: Youth–Expert Dialogues Series, organised by the YOUNGO Science Working Group.

This interactive dialogue series creates a space where children and young people can engage directly with leading experts to better understand climate science, its real-world impacts, and how it connects to adaptation, vulnerability, and decision-making. The aim is to make complex scientific discussions accessible, meaningful, and youth-centered.

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The ITF Young Researcher Award honours the vital role that transport research plays in shaping sound, forward-looking transport policy. The unique Award strengthens the links between early-career researchers and the global transport policy community at the highest level.

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The IRF Technical & Scientific Committee invites abstract submissions from road authorities, policymakers, engineers, academics, researchers, and industry professionals worldwide.

Join the world’s premier event for road and mobility professionals as you explore how digitisation, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge innovations are revolutionising the roads and transportation sector. The 9th IRF Global R2T Conference (November 3 - 6, 2026 | San Francisco, CA, USA) offers a dynamic platform for learning, collaboration, and forging influential partnerships—ensuring you stay at the forefront of a rapidly changing industry.

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The International Road Federation (IRF Global) is pleased to invite abstract submissions from road authorities, policymakers, engineers, academics, researchers, and industry professionals across Europe and Central Asia for the 4th IRF Europe & Central Asia Regional Congress & Exhibition, taking place from September 30 to October 2 in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Transforming Transportation 2026 will feature a week-long program in Washington DC, United States, with the main forum on March 10-11 and side events and partner meetings throughout the remaining days. It will be a dynamic hybrid experience, combining in-person networking and high-level sessions with virtual participation to include our signature global community.

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The 16th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion represents a pivotal opportunity to strengthen public health in South Africa in the face of rising conflict, climate shocks, and social fragmentation. It will be celebrated at the International Convention Centre, in Cape Town, South Africa, from September 2 to 4, 2026.

The deadline to submit abstracts has been extended until February 13, 2026.

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