Join Us for the 3rd World Youth Assembly for Road Safety in

February 15-16, 2025

February 15-16, 2025 | Marrakech, Morocco

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February 15-16, 2025 | Marrakech, Morocco |

From February 15-16, 2025, over 200 young leaders from around the world will gather in Marrakech, Morocco, to shape the future of global road safety. Happening as an official side event before the Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety (18-20 of February), this event offers a unique opportunity for youth to come together in an interactive, groundbreaking and creative event, gathering youth voices and innovative ideas to influence global strategies. The assembly will feature an inspiring and youthful programme that includes energetic keynote speeches, interactive workshops, artistic interventions, street activations with civil society partners, and opportunities to learn from and engage with top decision-makers in the field.

Don’t miss your chance to join like-minded youth and road safety activists from around the globe during this transformative event and make a lasting impact on road safety worldwide.

Are you ready, to be a World Youth Assembly delegate?

The Big Picture!

February 15-16, 2025: World Youth Assembly for Road Safety  – Keynotes, workshops, and networking

February 17, 2025: Street Takeover & Activations with road safety community and civil society

February 18-20, 2025: Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety – Influence highest-level decision-makers on local and global road safety strategies

February 20, 2025 Departure

What will happen during the World Youth Assembly:

  • Elevate Youth Voices: Share your innovative ideas and experiences.

  • Catalyse Youth Actions: Get training and resources to make an impact.

  • Enhance Collaboration: Work with decision-makers to promote road safety.

Learn more about past World Youth Assemblies for Road Safety and their impact.

Global Youth Mobility Ambassadors

The World Youth Assembly is led by youth, with youth, for youth. The Global Youth Mobility Ambassadors are working hard to represent you and set the direction for this game-changing event. As champions for change, they are advocating for the inclusion of youth perspectives in policy-making, spreading stories of youth innovation, and building bridges to sustainable development causes.

Join the 3rd World Youth Assembly taking place in Marrakech, Morocco! Follow these steps to be part of this innovative event and contribute to the global road safety conversation!

Check out the process below ⬇️

  • Check Eligibility

    Check Eligibility

    Ensure you meet age, knowledge, and experience requirements in the “Eligibility Requirements section below.

  • FILL OUT THE FORM

    Fill Out the Form

    Complete the online application form with personal details

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    Review and Submit

    Double-check your application and submit by 4 October 2024

  • Wait for Confirmation

    Look out for an official confirmation letter by the 4th week of October

General information about the 3rd World Youth Assembly for Road Safety

    1. Spaces are limited: Registrations will be open on a “first come, first served” basis and submission of the registration form does not automatically guarantee acceptance. Important: Young leaders under the age of 18 can participate in local youth consultations and attend the event virtually.

    2. Confirmation: Registrants will receive their official invitation letter in the first week of October.

    3. Application Review: All submitted applications will be evaluated anonymously with identifying information removed. Evaluators include the Global Youth Mobility Ambassadors and conference organisers. An objective scoring rubric will be applied to each application to evaluate it fairly. All efforts will be made to consider balance in gender, geography, age, and background experience.

    4. Visa Requirements: Those needing a visa are encouraged to prepare requirements and apply as soon as they receive the official invitation letter. Due to our small team, YOURS will offer limited visa support, and will send details after you receive confirmation.

    5. Language: All sessions at the Assembly are conducted in English. Language translation services (Spanish and French) will be provided only during plenary sessions.

    6. Financial Aid: Financial aid is available for some accepted delegates, particularly from low and middle-income countries.

      Only selected delegates who meet eligibility requirements will be contacted with a subsidy offer. All applicants are encouraged to seek local organisational support and self-funding efforts.

    • Age requirement: Applicants must be aged between 18 and 35 by 15 February 2025.

    • Membership: Must be a member of the Global Youth Coalition (sign up here).

    • Language proficiency: Comfortable with speaking and understanding English.

    • Youth consultation survey: Participation in the 2023-2024 Youth Consultation with proof of submission.

    • Video submission: A one-minute video in English of you talking about how youth or youth-led organisations can contribute to the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, including personal contributions.

    • Travel documentation: In case you don’t have a passport yet that's valid until August 15, 2025, with one blank page for an entry stamp, we will require you to commit to securing it before 1 February 2025, in case you are selected.

    • YOURS Academy: Completion of modules 1 and 2 of the YOURS Academy, dedicating at least two hours to each, with certificates as proof. (You can submit or skip these requirements for now. If you get preselected, you must provide your YOURS Academy modules by 20 October 2024).

    • Advocacy letter: Adaptation of this template letter to your context, making a request that would benefit your community and addressing it to a decision-maker that's relevant to your context. More information and instructions about this letter are provided further on in this form. (You can submit or skip this requirement for now. If you get preselected, you must provide your letter by 20 October 2024).

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  • INSPIRATIONAL AGENDA

    Join us for captivating keynote speeches from leading figures in sustainable mobility and road safety, including from the United Nations, World Health Organization, and international civil society associations. Be inspired by their insights, and stories of impact as well as lively panel discussions led by youth and activities that will leave you feeling inspired to take action.

  • SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PANELS

    Engage in parallel training and panels led by industry experts, academics, and leaders. These sessions will connect the transport agenda with sustainable development goals, offering clear and actionable steps for progress.

  • ARTS AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION

    Dive into interactive experiences with thought-provoking art, music, film, and dance. These activities will allow young people to express their ideas, an alternative take on your typical conference format and give you the ideas to creatively advocate for change.

  • INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

    Explore global mini-case examples in the Idea Exchange Hub, discover groundbreaking technology & AI tools, and compete in the Innovation Generator Challenge for local community impact after the event.

  • RATIFY THE 2025 GLOBAL YOUTH STATEMENT

    Contribute your voice to the 2025 Global Youth Statement and be one of the delegates officially ratifying this key advocacy tool for youth leaders that will act as the key document for the Global Youth Coalition’s future work and priorities.

  • INTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE

    Meet with high-level officials from government and international organisations to share your experiences, democratise spaces for dialogue and co-create demands for change.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The World Youth Assembly is a global event that brings together young leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss and advocate for road safety and sustainable mobility. It aims to empower youth, foster intergenerational collaboration, and secure commitments for safer roads.

  • The World Youth Assembly will take place on February 15-16, 2025, in Marrakech, Morocco, coinciding with the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety

  • Applications can be submitted through the World Youth Assembly website. Applicants must complete the application form, provide necessary documentation, a letter and submit a 1-minute video answering specific questions about their contributions to road safety.

  • The Global Youth Mobility Ambassadors are young leaders selected to represent and drive youth engagement in the World Youth Assembly. They help shape the event’s agenda, advocate for road safety policies, and ensure youth voices are heard at all levels.

  • Even if you are not selected as a delegate, you can still get involved by participating in the communication campaign, joining local and regional youth coalitions, and supporting advocacy initiatives through social media and other platforms. Additionally, there will be live streaming and digital interactions throughout the event, allowing you to stay connected and engaged no matter where you are.

  • Organisations can support the WYA by sponsoring the event, participating as partners, and helping to promote youth engagement in road safety. Contact us for more information on partnership opportunities: coalition@youthforroadsafety.org

  • Delegates will receive assistance with travel, accommodation, and visa arrangements. Detailed information will be provided to selected delegates.

  • Yes, transportation will be provided for delegates between designated hotels and the event venue. Detailed schedules and routes will be shared prior to the event.

  • Delegates should bring personal identification, including a passport, any necessary travel documents, and items for note-taking. A detailed checklist will be provided to selected delegates.

  • We aim to accommodate various dietary needs and preferences. During the process we will ask to provide dietary requirements in advance to ensure suitable arrangements are made.

  • On-site support will include a help desk, medical assistance, and coordination staff to assist with any needs or issues that arise during the event.

  • We have focused our fundraising efforts on making the event free to attend and covering meals and in-city transport for every delegate. Still, you will have to self-fund or find sponsorship to cover hotel, flight, and visa expenses.

    We aim to contact selected delegates with updated scholarship information when it becomes available.

YOUTH ASSEMBLY PARTNERS

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COLLABORTING PARTNERS:

TECHNICAL PARTNER:

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