Patiala Foundation Urges UNHRC to Recognize Road Safety as Human Right
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Patiala Foundation Declares Road Safety a Human Right at UNHRC Geneva
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News18•13-03-2026, 16:00
Patiala Foundation Declares Road Safety a Human Right at UNHRC Geneva
•Patiala Foundation, represented by Ravee Singh Ahluwalia, advocated for road safety as a human rights priority at the 61st UNHRC session in Geneva.
•The organization emphasized that unsafe roads violate rights to life, health, and dignity, particularly for vulnerable groups like cyclists and pedestrians.
•India's focus on road safety, including initiatives like Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan 2026 and the 2025 Prince Michael International Road Safety Award, was highlighted.
•Patiala Foundation's Project SADAK supports UN SDGs, distributing reflective stickers to 27,000 cyclists and creating the Children Challan Book.
•The Foundation urged UNHRC to recognize road safety as a critical human rights issue to prevent poverty and ensure safe travel for all.