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The 3rd World Youth Assembly for Road Safety Brought Together Young Leaders for Change

Held on February 15-16 2025
Palais des Congrès - Congrés & Séminaires | Marrakech

The 3rd World Youth Assembly

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On February 15-16, 2025, over 150 young leaders from 130+ countries gathered in Marrakech, Morocco, for the 3rd World Youth Assembly for Road Safety. As an official side event of the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, the Assembly was a powerful platform where youth took the lead in shaping the future of road safety.

Over two days, delegates engaged in high-impact discussions, participated in expert-led sessions, and launched the Global Youth Statement for Road Safety, a bold call to action demanding safer, more sustainable mobility worldwide. With youth-led advocacy at the forefront, the Assembly reinforced that young people are not just future leaders but active changemakers driving real solutions today.

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The Big Picture!

February 15-16, 2025: World Youth Assembly for Road Safety -  Young leaders from 130+ countries came together for powerful discussions, expert-led sessions, and the launch of the Global Youth Statement for Road Safety.

February 17, 2025: #CommitToLife: Walk and Ride - Youth and decision-makers took to the streets of Marrakech, advocating for safer, more sustainable mobility

February 18-20, 2025: Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety – Youth leaders took the stage, secured endorsements for the Global Youth Statement, and engaged in high-level discussions at the Youth Pavilion.

February 20, 2025: Departure - The movement continues as young leaders take their advocacy home to drive local change.

Key Takeaways from the Assembly:

  • Global Youth Statement for Road Safety: Young leaders united to launch a bold demand for action, securing endorsements from decision-makers and setting the agenda for youth-led road safety.

  • Youth at the Center of Change: From high-level panels to interactive sessions at the Youth Pavilion, young advocates engaged directly with policymakers, proving that meaningful youth participation is essential for safer mobility.

  • Equipped for Action: Delegates left with new tools, training, and support to turn their ideas into real impact, ready to drive change in their communities and beyond.

Following the impact driven at the last Assembly in 2020—where young leaders from 74 countries ratified the Global Youth Statement and shaped global road safety discussions—the 3rd World Youth Assembly built on this momentum.

In 2025, 150 young leaders from 130 countries came together in Marrakech to demand urgent action for safer, more sustainable mobility. Delegates launched a renewed Global Youth Statement for Road Safety, calling on decision-makers to invest in youth-led solutions, foster multi-sectoral collaboration, and ensure accountability. With key endorsements and commitments secured, the Assembly proved once again that youth are not just the future—they are the now.

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What makes the

200+ Youth Leaders |

70+ Countries

| February 15-16

| Marrakech, Morocco |

200+ Youth Leaders | 70+ Countries | February 15-16 | Marrakech, Morocco |

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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.

Global Youth Mobility

Ambassadors

The Global Youth Mobility Ambassadors played a key role in shaping the 3rd World Youth Assembly, ensuring that youth voices were at the centre of the conversation. As champions for change, they advocated for youth inclusion in policy-making, amplified stories of youth-led innovation, and connected road safety to broader sustainable development goals. Their leadership helped drive meaningful discussions, bold commitments, and lasting impact—proving that young people are not just participants but leaders in road safety and sustainable mobility.

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).

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.

  • All scholarship decisions were made based on applications with the highest point scores. Scores were determined using a blind-rating system by an independent committee who reviewed all applications on 6 criteria:

    - All mandatory requirements completed within the application.

    - Extra points awarded for 'outstanding' application answers.

    - Length of time being an active member of the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety.

    - Extra points if the applicant has taken additional leadership roles within the Coalition. (Including Mobility Ambassadors, Youth Leadership Board, Regional Leaders, SDG Champions, Local Action projects, and Youth Storytelling projects.)

    - Priority for Low Income and Lower-Middle Income Countries.

    - Extra points for willingness to secure financial support from other organisations or fundraise complementary funds.

    Furthermore, some scholarships provided by the donors Abertis and Bloomberg Philanthropies had special criteria requested to be eligible for a scholarship:

    - Living in one of the following countries: Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malaysia, México, Uganda, Ukraine, and Vietnam.

    - Working with a BIGRS grantee organisation

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