Become a driving force in advocating for policies that promote the right to diverse, safe, and nutritious food. Through campaigns, CSOs can educate the public and policymakers about the importance of the right to food, urging for affordable healthy diets, the eradication of hunger and poverty, sustainable agriculture, and the application of food safety standards to ensure equitable access to nutritious food for all.
Monitor government policies and programmes related to food security and nutrition, holding policymakers, development actors, and relevant stakeholders accountable for their commitments. By conducting research, collecting data, and documenting cases of food insecurity and violations of the right to food, advocate for policy changes and increased accountability to ensure equitable access to nutritious food for all.
Promoting traditional or Indigenous People’s knowledge and skills about cooking and good nutrition among children and adults will encourage everyone to prepare, eat, and share food in healthier and more sustainable ways. Civil society can encourage communities to gather and share meals together with the aim to promote knowledge sharing about healthy and sustainable food choices, contributing to a better future for all.
By bringing the voices of marginalised groups to policymakers, CSOs can help promote the productive engagement of all stakeholders in ensuring that everyone has access to a diverse and varied diet. A participatory approach that ensures a seat at the table for small-scale farmers, Indigenous Peoples, women, and youth will help build an inclusive vision for people, planet, and prosperity.
CSOs can promote gender equality by providing training and resources specifically targeted at women working in agrifood systems, advocating for policies that support women's land ownership and access to credit, and creating platforms for women to share knowledge and experiences. They can also raise awareness about the importance of gender equality and work to dismantle discrimination or structural barriers that hinder women's full participation in agrifood systems.
Foster genuine dialogue and collaboration with various stakeholders, including governments, international organizations, and the private sector, to amplify impact. Through partnerships, resources are shared, and efforts are coordinated, leading to more effective advocacy and implementation of policies that account for specific challenges faced by different societies to advance the right to food.
