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 YASA & LASSA visited the Maronite Patriarch Mar Nasrallah Botros Sfeir in preparation for the World Day of Rememberance for Road Victims
that will be held in Saydet Harisa on November 23, 2008.

YASA NOvember 9, 2008




 Lights turn red on Lebanese traffic offences

 BEIRUT, By Jocelyne Zablit
AFP - October 29, 2008


Yasa visits two Becharri deputies 
Streedah Ja’ja’ and Elie kayrouz

In compliance with Yasa’s efforts to prevent all types of accidents and their painful consequences, and after being acquainted with the bad conditions of the roads in Becherri quarter through Yasa’s 
06 November 2008
    
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Iraqi refugees drive in Romania with illegal Lebanese licenses
Interior ministry moves to halt fraud

More than 100 Iraqi refugees who have fled to Romania since the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq were issued with Lebanese driving licenses despite having never visited the country or taken a driving test, The Daily Star has learned.
By Andrew Wander Daily Star staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2008

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YASA visits Prime Minister Fouad Siniora

The Prime Minister Fouad Siniora received a visit from a team of YASA  led by MP. Dr. Pierre Daccache.    They discussed public safety issues and general road safety issues along with national plans to reduce traffic related deaths and i
16 October 2008
    
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Safety last?
Danger abounds on Lebanese roads

When Ziad Baroud stepped out of his role as a civil society activist and became the minister of the interior on July 11, many Lebanese wondered if the time for reform in the country had finally come.  Indeed, following Matt Nash, NOW Staff  14 September 2008     
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The activist minister
A look at Interior Minister Ziad Baroud’s transition from activism to politics

When Ziad Baroud stepped out of his role as a civil society activist and became the minister of the interior on July 11, many Lebanese wondered if the time for reform in the country had finally come.  Indeed, following Baroud’s crackdown on traffic violations in mid-September...
NowLebanon -  October 23, 2008
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Many Lebanese bribe their way onto the road
Campaigners say political figures profit from corruption in driving exams

BEIRUT: When Nassim, a 26-year-old electronic engineering graduate from Beirut, was offered a job soon after leaving university he was delighted. His hard work at college .

By Andrew Wander
Daily Star staff- Monday, October 13, 2008
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yasa.org issue # 06 - Wednesday September05 , 2007

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Memorial

Tribute to Alaa
In memory of all those who lost their lives due to unintentional injuries, whether it was domestic, road, school or others, YASA presents you another public safety newspaper. We dedicate this edition to the memory of Marie-Claire and Alwan who passed away on Sept. 5, 2004, in a tragic car crash. YASA extends its gratitude to their family and friends who joined YASA since her death and helped us promote safety and injury prevention.

 By Ziad Akl

Thanks 
SRF and YASA extendits gratitude to Naseej and Save the Children who contributed to launch in its efforts to spread awareness about safety promotion in South of Tyre Casa.


Interview with Dr. Bernard Gerbaka
Founder and President of “Child of Lebanon”
What are the main interests of “Child of Lebanon”?
Child of Lebanon works on the application of the children rights’ convention that is the most approved one from all conventions and the 
 
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Child safety in crossing

Children may know, but they do not have a clear understanding to what extent the dangers can be, unless they actually see someone being run over by a car.
Your child may have been crossing the streets safely when accompanied by an ,

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Urban Transport Development Project (UTDP)
1. The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) is currently implementing the Urban Transport Development project (UTDP), in 
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  YASA, the Spark and the Momentum
I was studying Engineering at the American University of Beirut when I lost my friend in a car crash.  This huge shock initiated a spark which changed my life.
 
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SRF and YASA launched a Public Safety Awareness
Campaign in South of Tyre Casa
Through its efforts in improving the quality of life and spreading awareness about
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Pathways to peril: Roads to Damascus, Tripoli see alarming number of accidents

Speeding and inadequate infrastructure are contributing to deadly collisions on national highways, particularly on routes linking Beirut with Tripoli and Damascus.

By Megan Bainbridge -  The Daily Star
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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Driver arrested after fatal HK bus crash
In any emergency driving situation, it is very important that you think clearly and don’t panic. In most emergency situations, you have only a short time to 
HONG KONG, China CNN - May 1, 2008
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The new road safety campaign
mtc touch, with the collaboration of the Youth Association for Social Awareness YASA, announced the launching of the new road safety campaign entitled "Secure your way" on Wednesday 6th of
Beirut, 03 September 2007:
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