Committee on World Food Security

Making a difference in food security and nutrition

51st Plenary Session
of the Committee on World Food Security

23-27 October 2023 | FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy

Special Event

Food security remains a critical global issue, exacerbated by various drivers such as climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing conflicts. Achieving the right to adequate food for all requires concerted efforts and the implementation of effective policies and guidelines.

This year's Special Event aims to highlight the importance of the Voluntary Guidelines to Support the Progressive Realization of the Right to Adequate Food in the Context of National Food Security. Inspired by the SDG summit in September 2023 and ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Voluntary Guidelines, the event will feature country experiences, good practices, challenges and reflect on ongoing efforts covering the wide range of approaches and initiatives from different stakeholders at all levels.

Through an interactive dialogue with CFS stakeholders the event will reflect on past experiences and look into future opportunities.

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  • H.E. Gabriel Ferrero
    H.E. Gabriel Ferrero, Chairperson, Committee on World Food Security | Biography
  • Ms. Marcela Villareal
    Ms. Marcela Villareal, Director, Partnerships and UN Collaboration, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | Biography
  • Mr. Michael Fakhri
    Mr. Michael Fakhri, Special Rapporteur on the right to food, Human Rights Council | Biography
  • Ms. Nada Al-Nashif
    Ms. Nada Al-Nashif, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights | Biography
  • Mr. Renato Maluf
    Mr. Renato Maluf, Former President, Brazilian National Council on Food and Nutrition Security | Biography
  • Mr. Michael Windfuhr
    Mr. Michael Windfuhr, Expert Member, UN-Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | Biography
  • Ms. Nadra Saleh Abdi Liibaan
    Ms. Nadra Saleh Abdi Liibaan, Member of Parliament, Somalia | Biography
  • H.E. Thierry Apothéloz
    H.E. Thierry Apothéloz, State Councillor, Department of Social Cohesion, Switzerland | Biography
  • H.E. Shri Sanjeev Chopra
    H.E. Shri Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary Ministry of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India | Biography
  • Mr. Chirophe Golay
    Mr. Chirophe Golay, Legal Adviser to the first UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food | Biography
  • Dr. Hlamalani Ngwenya
    Dr. Hlamalani Ngwenya, CEO, Facilitation of Systemic Change Consulting | Biography