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The FAO Liaison Office for North America works with strategic partners in the United States and Canada to achieve the goal of defeating hunger and malnutrition worldwide. Based in Washington DC, our office provides a neutral platform for knowledge sharing to facilitate the transformation of agrifood systems in order to achieve global food security, leaving no one behind.

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FAO at the UN General Assembly

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The 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) will open from United Nations headquarters in New York, on Tuesday, 10 September 2024, with the High-Level Week spanning from 23 to 27 September. Read more all events and meetings taking place during the UNGA79 High-Level period.

Improving animal health for sustainable livestock transformation

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The first Global Conference on Animal Health Innovation, Reference Centres and Vaccines will be held from 23 to 25 September at FAO headquarters. The event aims to advance global efforts to enhance animal health, prevent disease outbreaks, and promote sustainable livestock production and One Health implementation.

On the ground in Gaza

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Hostilities in the Gaza Strip have caused catastrophic levels of acute food insecurity. Included here are up-to-date reports and analyses of the food security situation in the region as well as FAO's work in Gaza.

Right to foods for a better life and a better future

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‘Foods’ stands for diversity, nutrition, affordability, and safety. A greater diversity of nutritious foods should be available in our fields, in our markets, and on our tables, for the benefit of all. Learn more about this year's World Food Day theme, flagship events and how you can get involved.

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