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
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Innovation that feeds people: the right to food and small-scale fisheries
29/10/2026
Innovation in small-scale fisheries goes beyond technology. From traditional knowledge to improved food preservation and market access, community-driven...
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New CFS toolkit supports countries in turning right to food commitments into action
19/10/2026
Featuring practical tools and resources developed by FAO, the publication helps countries translate international standards from CFS policy products...
Decent work and the right to food: advancing dignity across agrifood systems
12/10/2026
An international webinar brought together frontline experiences and technical expertise to explore how human rights-based approaches can improve working...
Highlights
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...
Publications
Plant health and the right to food
05/05/2025
Healthy plants are the foundation of food security and sustainability. This publication explores how protecting plant health supports the right to adequate...
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...
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.
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.