The right to food is a universal human right. Everyone has the right to be free from hunger and to have an adequate standard of living, including food. Recognizing the right to food upholds the dignity of every person and ensures they can live free from discrimination. It is an entitlement, something we have the right to demand. Governments and organizations have ethical and legal responsibilities to respect, protect, and fulfill this right. Continuous efforts by state and non-state actors are crucial for the full realization of the right to adequate food.
News
ASEAN Ministers renew commitment to advancing the right to food in the region
01/10/2025
Enhancing regional cooperation on agriculture, forestry, and food security to foster equitable and sustainable agrifood systems.
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Young leaders trained to advance the right to food worldwide
22/09/2025
Online training empowered youth to champion rights-based food systems.
News
The hidden health crisis: How plant diseases threaten global food security
15/09/2025
When we think about global health crises, plant diseases rarely make the headlines. But as climate change accelerates the spread of agricultural...
Highlights
Publications
Protecting the right to adequate food and saving lives in the Gaza Strip - Briefing note on the Occupied Palestinian Territory
18/07/2024
The note explains the fundamental principle of food as a human right, outlining the obligations of States to safeguard this entitlement. It explores...
Publications
Beyond 20 years of the Voluntary Guidelines for Right to Food: Progress and Emerging Challenges for Indigenous Peoples
13/10/2025
Despite progress in international human rights frameworks and stronger legal protections, Indigenous Peoples’ rights remain at risk worldwide. Global...
Event
Analyzing trends in corporate concentration in agrifood systems - Dialogue with Jennifer Clapp, drawing on Titans of Industrial Agriculture
24/09/2025
How do a handful of corporations shape our food systems? Join us for Jennifer Clapp’s Titans of Industrial Agriculture and explore rights-based...
Resources
E-learning
E-learning series on the Right to food
13/12/2024
This series expands on the human right to adequate food—its meaning, legal foundations, key actors, and practical implementation.
All human beings are born with the right to adequate food
02/12/2024
This video explores the universal right to food, a vital step toward freedom from hunger and a dignified, discrimination-free life. It highlights the...
Publication
Voluntary Guidelines to Support the Progressive Realization of the Right to Adequate Food in the Context of National Food Security
The Right to Food guidelines are a vital resource designed to help implement the right to adequate food, rooted in human rights principles.