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...
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...
Virtual Event
Event
The right to food in Haiti: challenges and responses in a crisis context
13/02/2025
Join us for insightful discussions: the right to food in Haiti – navigating humanitarian challenges and global responsibilities
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.