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Over 3 million people engaged in the fight against hunger ¿The 1billionhungry
30 November 2010,Rome- A ceremony has been held today at FAO headquarters to present the signatures of over 3 million people to governments. The petition and its campaign, calls on world leaders to make the eradication of hunger their top priority. Thanks to the involvement of celebrities, FAO goodwill ambassadors, athletes, intellectuals, and football stars the petition reached people worldwide through live events. By joining the campaign and signing the petition, UN agencies and a considerable number of political leaders gave their support to the 1billionhungry project.

1. Jacques Diouf, FAO Director-General(opening the ceremony)
8min. 41sec.
Topic(s): Food Security
Produced by: FAO
 
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