
OFFICIAL AGENDA
February 15-16,2025 Palais des Congrés,- Marrakech,Morroco
Explore the Agenda:
A Journey of Connection and Action
Get ready to dive into an unforgettable two-day experience at the 3rd World Youth Assembly, where young changemakers from around the world will unite to shape the future of road safety.
This isn’t just another event – it’s a dynamic platform to connect global and local agendas, showcase youth-led solutions, and inspire meaningful action. Over two packed days, we’ll:
Learn about global frameworks and how they tie into road safety and sustainability.
Act by translating ideas into practical strategies for local impact.
Theme: Global Evidence
Day 1 - 15 February
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Chairperson(s) of the 3rd World Youth Assembly for Road Safety:
Maryam Bello and Alain Ghossein.
Part I:
Benacer Boulaajoul, Director General - Moroccan National Road Safety Agency, NARSA
Dr Etienne Krugg, Director of Social Determinants of Health - WHO
Miss Rim El Sherbiny - Youth road traffic survivor, Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety member.
Part II:
Lotte Brondum, Executive Director - Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety
Saul Billingsley, Executive Director - FIA Foundation
Inés Yábar, YOURS Supervisory Board member
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Moderator: Iván Víquez, Sr. Project Manager - YOURS.
Panellists:
Estiara Ellizar, Transport Planner - Ministry of Transportation, Indonesia
Simon Patrick Obi, Faculty at Johns Hopkins University and Founder of GreenLight Initiative Nigeria
Oliva Nalwadda, Africa Youth Ambassador - FIA Foundation
Daniela Gómez, Capacity Development Manager - YOURS.
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Interactive actions: Expression Wall
SDG-focused Parallel session: Global Focus
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Walk21
Program for Appropriate Technology in Health, PATH
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UN Habitat
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The International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA)
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The George Institute
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The International Road Assessment Programme, iRAP
Abertis
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Music & Artistic performance
Expression wall writing
Exhibition space visit
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Mary Abungu (Kenya)
Jeffrey Leandro (Peru)
Lojaina Abdelmawla (Egypt)
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Moderator: Sana’ Khasawneh, Advocacy Manager - YOURS
Panellists:
Alejandra Piragauta, Research Assistant - The George Institute
Deepanshu Gupta, Youth Leadership Board member - Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety
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Expression wall writing and Exhibition hall
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Manpreet Darroch, Deputy Director and Capacity Development Director - YOURS
Atsani Ariobowo, Director, Child & Youth Health - FIA Foundation
Day 2 - 16 February
Theme: Local Actions
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Chairperson(s) of the 3rd World Youth Assembly for Road Safety: Maryam Bello and Alain Ghossein.
Statements:
Dr. Tedros Adhanom G - WHO (Video)
Felipe Paullier - United Nations ASG of Youth (Video)
Roger Kaiser, Head of Safety Uber (In-person)
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Moderator: Ruud De Groot, Vice Chair - YOURS Supervisory Board
Youth Representative from:
Africa: Stephen Kome Fondzenyuy, Global Youth Mobility Ambassador - Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety
South-East Asia: Salman Khan, Youth Leadership Board member - Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety
European: Angela Tumuhairwe Regional Leader - Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety
Americas: Michelle Gaibor, Regional Leader, Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety
Eastern Mediterranean: Yasmine Al Moghrabi, Youth Leadership Board member - Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety
Western Pacific Region: Ray Adrian Macalalag, Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety
Safe System - What do we do? Parallel sessions:
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World Resources Institute, WRI
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Walk21
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Global Designing Cities Initiative, GDCI
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International Road Federation, IRF
Abertis
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Uber
Global Health Advocacy Incubator, GHAI
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Safe System - How to do it? Parallel sessions:
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Music & Artistic performance
Expression wall writing
Exhibition space visit
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Moderators: Stefania Minniti, Advocacy Director, YOURS and Lievanta Millar, Bloomberg Philanthropies
Panelists:
Eng. Wafai Mseis, President of Jordan Society for the Prevention of Road Accidents (JSPRA)
Majid Al Rashdi, Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety member (Oman)
Mr George Njao, General Director - NTSA Kenya
Olufunke Afesojaye, Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety (Nigeria)
Eng. Milton Morrison, Executive Director - INTRANT Dominican Republic
Paola Becerra, Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety (Mexico)
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Expression wall writing and Exhibition hall
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Hemant Tiwari (Nepal)
Pankhuri Jain (India)
Elkhalil Cherif (Morrocco)
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Iván Viquez, Sr. Project Manager - YOURS
Molly Stoneman, Projects & Partnerships Director - YOURS
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Chairperson(s) of the 3rd World Youth Assembly for Road Safety: Maryam Bello and Alain Ghossein.
Special guest: H.E. Mr Abdessamad Kayouh - Ministry of Transport and Logistics of Morocco
Keynote speakers:
Jean Todt, United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety
Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Europe
Jacques-Emmanuel Saulnier, General Manager - TotalEnergies Foundation
Luke Van Wyk, Youth Leadership Board member - Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety
Raquel Barrios, Executive Director - YOURS
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Oudaya Hotel
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Re:Act for Change
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The George Institute
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Global Health Advocacy Incubator, GHAI
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AMEND
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United Nations Road Safety Fund, UNRSF