FAO’s work on the right to food

Global Food and Nutrition Security

The right to feed oneself in dignity and to be free from hunger is guaranteed by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which today has been signed and ratified by 170 State Parties. As such, the right to food is a legal obligation anchored in international law. In order to fulfill this obligation, many countries and international organizations have led concrete actions to infuence policies and laws for the realization of the right to food.

FAO, as the United Nations Specialized Agency mandated with the achievement of food security and nutrition, has supported Member Countries committed towards this important goal throughout the years.

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FAO’s work on the right to food

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Geographic coverage	Global
Originally published	27 Jan 2023
Related organisation(s)	FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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