Because we need food to survive, it’s one of our basic human rights. Every one of us should always be able to get the food we need to lead healthy and active lives.

Yet more than 200 million people do not have regular access to nutritious and sufficient food, while increases in general food prices affect all regions.

More than 820 million people are hungry globally.

It is an endeavour to stimulate discussion and to enhance a wide commitment on a human rights- based approach.

Empowering consumers by improving their roles as agents of change contributes towards more sustainable and equitable food systems.

Three networks at regional and national level made of scholars and researchers are contributing to the strengthening of legal, policy and institutional frameworks to achieve Zero Hunger.

Policy makers in the region position the right to adequate food at the highest level of the political and legislative agenda across the continent and at country level.

Ensuring the human right to adequate food is a fundamental responsibility of states and societies everywhere.

237 million people affected in sub-Saharan Africa, straining global and continental hunger eradication efforts.

Consumers around the world have a right to expect that the foods they purchase and eat are safe and good quality.