Halving Global Violence • Nov 06 - 07, 2023

Exploring the Linkages Between Inequality, Polarizing Narratives and Violence: Insights and Solutions from Around the World

During the third annual meeting of the Pathfinders’ Halving Global Violence Task Force in Durban, South Africa, co-hosted with the government of South Africa and ACCORD, the Grand Challenge on Inequality and Exclusion hosted a special session focused on exploring the linkages between inequality, polarizing narratives, and violence.

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November 6-7, 2023 | Durban, South Africa

During the third annual meeting of the Pathfinders’ Halving Global Violence Task Force in Durban, South Africa, co-hosted with the government of South Africa and ACCORD, the Grand Challenge on Inequality and Exclusion hosted a special session focused on exploring the linkages between inequality, polarizing narratives, and violence. With stark inequality leading to political tensions and mistrust in institutions, there’s an increasing need to address the complex interplay between economic disparities, political exclusion, and violence. The session aimed to gather political leaders, experts, and civil society representatives for a peer-to-peer exchange of insights and experiences.

Check out the meeting report here.

Jun 03
Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, Adolphsplatz 1, 20457 Hamburg

Shaping a More Equal Future: Confronting Inequality for Global Progress

Inequality and Exclusion • The German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg and the Michael Otto Foundation. Jun 03, 2025