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
FAO and Ireland launch new project to advance the right to food in conflict contexts and protracted crises
01/04/2026
FAO and Ireland launch a new initiative to strengthen rights-based food security in conflict settings, advancing accountability, coordination and practical...
Geneva spotlights right to food during Human Rights Council 61 session
31/03/2026
From faith leaders to youth advocates, the sixty-first session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva brought renewed attention to the right to food,...
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Rethinking food at Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences
16/01/2026
Enhancing knowledge of food as a human right rather than a simple tradable commodity
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.