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.
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Rome dialogue highlights the right to food as a pillar of human dignity
01/06/2026
A high-level dialogue at LUMSA University in Rome brought together faith leaders, diplomats, academics and international organizations to reaffirm a...
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Italian parliament hosts dialogue on advancing the right to food
22/05/2026
Parliamentarians, faith leaders and FAO representatives met in Rome to explore how legal frameworks, public policy and institutional action can strengthen...
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From awareness to action: women farmers in Flores island help launch a new chapter for food rights in Indonesia
18/05/2026
Women farmers in eastern Indonesia took part in the first FARE project activity in the country, combining agricultural training with awareness of the...
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...
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.
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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.