Every year on 16th October, people all across the world observe World Food Day to honour the day the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation which was founded in 1945. Numerous other organisations that address hunger and food security, such as the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the World Food Programme, and the World Health Organisation, also widely observe this day.
At the 20th General Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, in November 1979, the member countries called for the marking of World Food Day on 16th October, 1981. On 5th December, 1980, the UN General Assembly endorsed this resolution, which called on governments and international, national, and local organisations to support the observance of World Food Day. World Food Day has been observed annually since 1981.
Since 1981, World Food Day has featured a different subject every year to draw attention to issues that require action and to give everyone's attention at the same time. "Right to foods for a better life and a better future" is this year's World Food Day theme.
Right to foods for a better life and a better future.
One of the most popular UN holidays on the UN calendar is World Food Day, which is observed in 150 nations throughout the world through collective action. Numerous public gatherings and outreach initiatives unite public officials, corporations, media, the general public, and even young people. They encourage action and global awareness for those who are hungry and the necessity to guarantee a good food for everyone, leaving no one behind.
Despite the fact that farmers worldwide produce enough food to feed everyone on the planet, hunger still exists. Due to recurrent weather shocks, conflicts, economic downturns, inequality, and the pandemic, 733 million people worldwide suffer from hunger. The most vulnerable and impoverished people are most affected by this; many of these households are agricultural ones, reflecting the growing disparities between and within nations.
After oxygen and water, food is the third most basic human necessity, hence everyone should have access to enough food. In addition to two legally enforceable international agreements, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises human rights such as the right to food, life and liberty, employment and education.
Governments, businesses, academic institutions, members of civil society, and private citizens must stand in unison to promote everyone's right to food, nutrition, equality, and peace.
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