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Why is food a human right? Food is a human right because we need food to live. Everyone needs food to be healthy and thrive. We all have the right to food that is unrestricted, culturally-relevant, nourishing, dignified and fear-free. Learn more and get involved this Hunger Action Month at https://lnkd.in/g5zX9Z7W.

The effects of climate change on food security and nutrition cannot be understated. This is why Kate Ojungo, a Rwanda Food Fellow, calls for concerted efforts by all stakeholders in food systems in Rwanda and Africa to address climate change and pursue interventions. Learn more about the business management and development specialist on this YouTube video and subscribe!

We provided a submission to the Inquiry into Food Security in Australia which has recently released their extensive report. We were glad to see acknowledgement of the growing issue of food insecurity in Australia (including a reference to The Community's Grocer submission which noted we are seeing more people than ever at our markets), alongside the mention of many different levers to improve equitable access to food. We can see the importance of our work across many of the chapters and recommendations. We loved reading the following recommendations: - the Australian Government appoint a National Food Council covering sectors including access to food - the Australian Government conducts surveys of household food insecurity every 3 years - as part of the development of a National Food Plan, the Australian Government... * develop community projects designed to improve localised food systems and food security * facilitate the development of supply networks aimed at local production, procurement, distribution and sale of fresh and nutritious food * acknowledge community stores as an essential community service https://lnkd.in/dQEn_V27

In case you missed it: World Food Program USA’s Chase Sova, Senior Director, Public Policy and Thought Leadership, spoke at the Eisenhower Presidential Library’s first Waging Peace program yesterday. He spoke about global food insecurity trends and how the US continues to be a leader in the fight to end global hunger. You can watch the program here: https://bit.ly/3S1SUv6

👏 Join the Policies against Hunger conference! 👏 Starting today, the Policies against Hunger conference on 'Twenty Years of Action: Advancing the Human Right to Food' is taking place in Berlin. 📍 In 2024, the international community is marking a significant milestone in the implementation of the human right to adequate food: the 20th anniversary of the 'Voluntary Guidelines to Support the Progressive Realisation of the Right to Adequate Food in the Context of National Food Security'. 🌱 This is a moment for the international community to reflect on past achievements and challenges, and to discuss and look forward to what can be achieved together in the future. 💬 The participants – international stakeholders, pioneers, advocates, practitioners of the right to food and right-holders – will discuss ways to strengthen the implementation of the right to adequate food, with the aim of making global food security a reality. 🤝 ▶️ Don't miss out – join the conference via live stream: https://lnkd.in/e6dS9J7x #PoliciesAgainstHunger #SDG2 #ZeroHunger #RightToFood

Kharkiv has shown resilience during adversity, by strengthening local initatives to promote more sustainable practices. But how are they doing this? 🎙 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀: Through Kharkiv's first Food Forum, they were able to facilitatie discussions on transforming #foodsystems to be more sustainable, even in the challenging circumstances of war time. With members of the authorities and the military as well as volunteer corps, scientists, citizens, and students present in the audience - the topics discussed ranged from food quality, humanitarian support, responsible consumption and #foodpolicy development. 👬 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: Through the event and their promotion efforts, they were able to highlight community efforts in addressing #foodsecurity and the importance of grassroots and actions while encouraging public involvement in similar initiatives. 👨🔬 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: The FUSILLI team at Karazin University shared their research findings on citizen's food practices during wartime. The insight into the community's needs and behaviors will help the public understand the challenges faced by vulnerable populations and the importance of targeted support initiatives. Find out where to read the research ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ex4Mw9c4 ⬅️ #FUSILLI #citizenbehaviour #communityinitiatives

An excellent presentation that is very timely given multiple wars and conflicts.

Radio still remains the most powerful tool for dissemination of information at scale

📚🌍🥘➡ "Hunger Action Month" helps to raise awareness about the global problem of world hunger. This book is a diverse compilation of the new manifestations of global food security seen from several angles and areas. https://lnkd.in/gQB9Qgke #HungerActionMonth

As of 2022, more than half of Brazil's population was grappling with #food insecurity, with a staggering 33 million urban people facing severe #hunger issues. It disproportionately affects poorer communities living on the fringes of Brazil's brutally unequal cities, where poor #infrastructure makes it even harder to get food that is good, doesn't cost too much, and fits with the local culture. Our brief film sheds light on the research project "Engineering food: infrastructure exclusion and ‘last mile’ delivery in Brazilian favelas", a joint effort by The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa, and Birkbeck, University of London, funded by The British Academy. This project delves into the challenges of fresh food #supplychains to getting nutritious food to those who need it most in profoundly disadvantaged areas. The film includes conversations with researchers and local leaders in Brazil, highlighting how the COVID-19 pandemic has deepened food scarcity and the innovative solutions communities are finding to combat hunger. It underscores the vital role women and community groups play in bridging the food access gap and calls for more support and investment in local initiatives to overcome food access disparities. Thank you, André Duarte, Mara Nogueira, Gareth Jones and Aiko Amaral for all the learning and great joint work together on this project.