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
UN Dialogue spotlights role of parliamentarians in advancing rights-based food systems transformation
12/06/2025
Call for stronger parliamentary engagement to embed the right to food in national policies during the Food system solutions dialogues.
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FAO introduces new e-learning to strengthen the right to food through capacity development
12/05/2025
A new course empowers global actors with the knowledge and tools to operationalize the right to adequate food.
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Parliamentarians from Central Africa strengthen commitment to the right to food with FAO support
30/04/2025
Central African parliamentarians reinforce efforts to embed the right to food in laws, policies, and national budgets.
Highlights
Publications
Plant health and the right to food
05/05/2025
Healthy plants are the foundation of food security and sustainability. This publication explores how protecting plant health supports the right to adequate...
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...
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Powering the right to food through capacity development - New right to food e-learning course
09/05/2025
Unlock the essentials of the right to food in our webinar and explore FAO’s new course.
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.