HALVING
TASK FORCE
GLOBAL VIOLENCE
Leading the international mobilization to halve global violence by 2030 is a high-level political Task Force made up of an exceptional and diverse group of ‘architects’, who aim to:
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help shape the global debate on violence reduction;
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stimulate action-oriented research;
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garner increased political capital and stimulate higher levels of investment in evidence-based policies;
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and provide political, strategic and thought leadership.
Co-Chairs:
H.E. Fiorella Salazar
Minister of Peace and Justice, Costa Rica
H.E. Amb. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah Sr
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Liberia
H.E. Lindiwe Daphney Zulu
H.E. Patricia Danzi
Minister of Social Development, South Africa
Director General, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
The Halving Global Violence Task Force Co-chairs are ministerial level Member State representatives with a history of support and deep experience in violence reduction efforts and debates. They provide high-level political leadership and strategic direction to the efforts to halve violence by 2030, inspiring leaders to make ambitious commitments to elevate SDG16.1. Each Co-Chair brings the regional and thematic expertise needed to drive transformative change and measurable progress in violence reduction.
Members:
Ghida Anani
Dr. Vasu Gounden
Asif Saleh
Óscar Escobar
ABAAD
ACCORD
BRAC
Mayor of Palmira, Colombia
Dr. Helder da Costa
G7+
Tuesday Reitano
Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
Daniel de Torres
Small Arms Survey
Elman Peace Centre
Ilwad Elman
Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid
UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children
Dr. Peter Batchelor
UNDP
Hajer Sharief
Together We Built It
Ilona Szabó de Carvalho
Igarapé Institute
Verlaine-Diane Soobroydoo
UN Women
Dr. Etienne Krug
WHO
Dr. Howard Taylor
Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children
Task Force Members are representative of diverse organizations, agencies and coalitions supporting the Movement to Halve Global Violence. They help mobilize international and regional organizations, multi-stakeholder partnerships, civil society, and the private sector to accelerate progress, build political will and consensus, and develop a shared agenda for violence reduction.
Expert Advisors:
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld
Dr. Robert Muggah
Igarapé Institute
Jordan Street
Saferworld
Rachel Locke
Impact:Peace
Dr. Roberto Dondisch
Fellow, Stimson Center
Dr. Angela Me
UNODC
Kessy Ekomo-Soignet
URU, Peace Direct
Flávia Carbonari
Independent Consultant
Bernard Harborne
World Bank
Tyler Beckelman
U.S. Institute of Peace
The Task Force's Expert Advisors are the researchers, thought-leaders, and policy influencers shaping the research and policy recommendations of the Movement to Halve Global Violence. They lend their expertise and insight to shape and disseminate proven, evidence-based policy solutions and strategies to save lives and reduce global levels of violence.
