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:
Government of Costa Rica
H.E. Amb. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah Sr
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Liberia
H.E. Lindiwe Daphney Zulu
Minister of Social Development, South Africa
H.E. Patricia Danzi
Director General, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
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H.E. Hyuk-Sang Sohn
President, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
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
ABAAD
Asif Saleh
BRAC
Daniel de Torres
Small Arms Survey
Dr. Etienne Krug
WHO
Dr. Helder da Costa
G7+
Elman Peace Centre
Ilwad Elman
Hajer Sharief
Together We Built It
Dr. Howard Taylor
Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children
Dr. Peter Batchelor
UNDP
Ilona Szabó de Carvalho
Igarapé Institute
Óscar Escobar
Mayor of Palmira, Colombia
Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid
UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children
Tuesday Reitano
Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
Dr. Vasu Gounden
ACCORD
Verlaine-Diane Soobroydoo
International Public Policy Strategist
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
Violence, Inequality and PowerLab,
Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice
Dr. Roberto Dondisch
Stimson Center
Dr. Angela Me
UNODC
Kessy Ekomo-Soignet
URU, Peace Direct
Flávia Carbonari
Independent Consultant
Bernard Harborne
World Bank
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.
