Latest research shows around 735 million people currently facing hunger, compared to 613 million in 2019

Susanne Schlaack, Head of the Right to Food Division of the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture, outlines Germany's experience in supporting and implementing a human rights-based approach in its national policies.

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Experts will gather in Berlin to discuss on human rights-based approaches to food systems transformation

On 12 July 2023 from 10 AM to 12 PM (New York Time), FAO and its co-publishing partners will be launching, for the fifth time, the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report at a Special Event in the margins of the ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum (HLPF).

FAO welcomes new Global Parliamentary Pact for greater participation and involvement of legislators to strengthen political commitment as well as for concrete initiatives and budget allocation, among other actions.

The right to food is of particular importance to vulnerable groups, amongst which are indigenous peoples.

Child labour violates the rights of children and endangers the health and education of the young.

On World Food Safety Day, FAO and WHO highlight the role food standards play in protecting human health and in transforming global agrifood systems

Looking towards the 20th anniversary of the Right to Food Guidelines, the results of this call will help inform on efforts made to realize the right to adequate food at local, national, regional or global level, and provide an important stock taking opportunity for countries and their people.