ALERT – HI’s Theory of Change highlighted in the 2018 OECD Development Cooperation Report
The Developpement Cooperation Report 2018 focuses on the “Leave no one behind” principle and analyses how OECD Member States align with the ambition of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
ALERT – WHO Global status report on road safety 2018: global road traffic death on the rise
The report, published today, indicates that 1.35 million people die on the road each year. Road traffic injuries are now the leading killer of children and youth aged 5 to 29 years.
FEEDBACK – 17th States parties conference on the Mine Ban Treaty: HI called for increased attention to victims
Last week, 93 States parties, 11 observer states, UN-Institutions, International Organisations and the big range of active members of ICBL, such as HI, exchanged at the yearly meeting of states parties about successes and challenges concerning the implementation of the Ottawa Convention.
FOCUS ON – Addressing transport safety and accessibility for persons with disabilities
The intersection between health, disability and transport has significant challenges for persons with disabilities living in low- and middle-income countries, where road infrastructure is poor and travel unsafe. The Journey Access Tool (JAT) combines access and road safety audit approaches to identify barriers to transport on journeys taken by persons with disabilities.
