In solidarity: Global day to mourn road traffic victims
WHO warns that, without urgent action, road traffic injuries will become the fifth leading cause of death by 2030.
November 18, 2012
ISLAMABAD:
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims will be observed on November 18 (today). The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution which calls for governments to mark the third Sunday in November each year as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. The day was introduced to give recognition to victims of road traffic crashes and to recognise the emotional plight of their relatives. The World Health Organisation warns that, without urgent action, road traffic injuries will become the fifth leading cause of death by 2030.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 18th, 2012.
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