Service du droit pour le développement

Launch of New E-Learning Course: “Adequate Food: The Human Right of Us All”

14/12/2023

The Development Law Service of FAO’s Legal Office (LEGN) at the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean is thrilled to announce the launch of its new, self-paced e-learning course, “Adequate Food: The Human Right of Us All.” 

This course, designed for the general public, aims to disseminate essential concepts about the right to adequate food and the situation of this right in different countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. It responds to the crucial need to enhance awareness and understanding of this fundamental human right, emphasizing its multidimensional nature beyond mere caloric intake.  

Key Focus Areas: 

  • Human Rights: Understanding the concept, origin, and principles. 

  • The Right to Adequate Food: Exploring its components, international instruments, and the PANTHER Principles. 

  • Obligations of States and Stakeholders: General and specific state obligations, and the role of other societal actors. 

  • Special Protection for Groups: Examining the unique considerations for children, women, Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendants, and other vulnerable groups. 

  • Protection Mechanisms: Legal instruments, policies, budgets, monitoring, and evaluation. 

  • Emergency Situations: Addressing the protection of the right to adequate food during crises. 

Course Features: 

  • Duration: 10 hours 

  • Methodology: Self-paced online learning with a final evaluation. 

  • Additional Elements: Introductory video, downloadable course contents, region-specific videos, and a final summary. 

Audience: 

The course is open to the general public interested in gaining foundational knowledge about the right to adequate food. 

Certification: 

Upon completion, participants can download a certificate awarded by FAO RLC. 

Contact: 

For inquiries, contact [email protected] 

We encourage all individuals interested in contributing to the protection and fulfilment of the right to adequate food to enrol in this comprehensive course. 

Join us in making the right to adequate food a reality for everyone!