World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims 2023
Learn about the activities of the delegations to commemorate the World Day in Memory of Traffic Victims
As every year, the Traffic Accident Prevention Association – P(A)T commemorates the World Day in Memory of Traffic Victims to pay tribute to all the people who have had their lives cut short due to traffic accidents, made which we believe also helps to make visible the serious public health problem they represent.
ROOF AGAINST ROAD VIOLENCE ON THE FACADE OF CITY HALLS:
The town councils of Barcelona, Reus, Marbella, Málaga, Masquefa, San Esteve de ses Rovires, Salou, Piera, La Bisbal del Penedés, Cartagena, Burlada, Segovia, Lleida, among others, join the initiative.
BARCELONA
Thursday, November 16 at 10 a.m. assembly hall of the College of Journalists of Catalonia (hybrid format).
Presentation of the guide to good practices on CARE FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND ROAD VIOLENCE IN JUSTICE INSTITUTIONS
Sunday, November 19 at 12 noon
Commemoration act with family members and authorities before the memorial to traffic victims in the garden area of the Paseo Marítimo de la Nueva Icaria and the Bogatell breakwater in Barcelona.
Sunday, November 19, Illumination of the Temple of Tibidabo
Sunday, November 26 at 12 noon
Interreligious Ceremony at the Brahma Kumaris Association headquarters (Calle de Porta 9. Barcelona; Virrei Amat metro) to accompany families with the participation of different religious communities and the participation of family members. Traffic accidents affect families of all religious denominations, therefore this day with the celebration of the interreligious ceremony, we have a collective memory for all of them and for the people and families who are suffering in their lives from the terrible impact caused by traffic accidents.
Wednesday, November 29 at 6 p.m.
Mass in tribute to traffic victims in the Barcelona Cathedral organized by the Episcopal Traffic Council.
REUS
Sunday, November 19 at 12:00 p.m. Plaça Mercadal
Reading of the manifesto, minute of silence in tribute to the victims and music from Cant dels Ocells by Xavi More
Symbol against road violence in City Hall, lighting Gaudí Center Building
MARBELLA
Sunday, November 19
Placing a Symbol against road violence on the balcony of the City Hall
Marbella Arch Lighting and Los Barcos Fountain
MALAGA
Sunday, November 19 at 12:00 p.m.
Act with Violin Music, manifesto reading, minute silence and release of doves.
City Hall lighting
ALMASSORA
Sunday, November 19 at 12:00 p.m. in front of the City Council reading the manifesto. Placement of a symbol against road violence on the façade of the City Hall
PRIEGO DE CÓRDOBA
Monday, November 20 at 12:00 p.m. manifesto reading and minute of silence.
Symbol against road violence in cultural center
MADRID
Sunday, November 19 at 11:30 a.m. reading of the manifesto and minute of silence at the Monument of the Victims of Road Violence
