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
Advancing women’s and girls’ right to food at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women
24/03/2025
FAO highlights women’s and girls’ right to food at CSW69, pushing for equality across global agrifood systems and beyond.
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Governments must uphold the right to food, FAO stresses at sustainable lifestyles summit
18/03/2025
Ensuring access to adequate and nutritious food is a legal obligation, not just a moral imperative.
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Santiago de Compostela moves to enhance its food system through rights-based local food governance
13/03/2025
The city council brought together local actors to launch a collective effort toward a rights-based, sustainable, and resilient urban food strategy.
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
The right to food in Rome
17/04/2025
Explore how Rome’s vibrant local food system and policies are advancing the right to food—an inspiring model for sustainable, inclusive urban food governance.
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.