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
The right to food: a review of successes and challenges during the CFS 52
21/10/2024
Rome – At the 52nd session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS), titled “50 Years of CFS: Acting...
Forging a new path: European Citizens' Initiative for the Right to food
09/09/2024
Gathered at Refettorio Geneva from 29-31 May, leading right to food academics, experts, and civil society organizations convened to draft a European...
Pioneering model law unveiled by the Pan African Parliament to fight hunger and malnutrition
04/09/2024
The Pan African Parliament launched Africa's first Model Law on Food and Nutrition Security, providing guidance for national legislation to combat hunger...
Highlights
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...
Realizing the right to adequate food to end hunger and malnutrition in all its forms
16/06/2023
Human rights are universal, including the right to adequate food, which is critical for the enjoyment of all human rights. States have the obligation...
Virtual Event
Realizing the right to food in a changing world - The Right to Food Guidelines: 20 years on and beyond
10/12/2024
In observance of Human Rights Day, the Right to Food Team from FAO invites you to the launch of the report: Realizing the right to food in a changing...
Resources
E-learning
Consumer organizations and the right to adequate food
02/05/2024
The course explains human rights concepts and provides tools for consumer organizations as key stakeholders, to support their communication, campaigns,...
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.