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
News
Putting people first: Nepal’s drive for rights-based food systems transformation
21/04/2025
With wide participation and bold proposals, Nepal charts a rights-based path to reshape its food future—putting people and accountability at the...
News
FAO launches FARE project to strengthen implementation of the right to food in Guatemala, Indonesia, and Malawi
14/04/2025
Advancing the right to food through justice, monitoring, and collaboration.
The right to food in the spotlight at Human Rights Council’s 58th session
07/04/2025
Global leaders spotlight right to food at HRC58, stressing its urgency in tackling global challenges.
Highlights
Publications
Realizing the right to food in a changing world - The Right to Food Guidelines: 20 years on and beyond
10/12/2024
The fourth report on the status of FAO’s Right to Food Guidelines commemorates 20 years of progress since their adoption by the FAO Council in November...
Protecting the right to adequate food and saving lives in the Gaza Strip - Briefing note on the Occupied Palestinian Territory
29/07/2024
The note explains the fundamental principle of food as a human right, outlining the obligations of States to safeguard this entitlement. It explores...
Event
Powering the right to food through capacity development - New right to food e-learning course
09/05/2025
Unlock the essentials of the right to food in our webinar and explore FAO’s new course.
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.