The Right to Adequate Food in Emergencies

FAO

Published in : 2002

Available in : English

This study was undertaken by the FAO Legal Office within the broader context of FAO's activities to clarify the normative content of the right to adequate food. In particular, it builds on Legislative Study No. 68, which was published in 1999 and contains extracts from a wide range of international and regional instruments relating to the right to adequate food. The purpose of this study is to clarify the meaning of the right to adequate food with specific regard to emergency situations, including both natural and man-made disasters.

Documents :
The Right to Adequate Food in Emergencies (PDF, 394.78Kb)

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This resource is listed under:

Themes : Emergency, general, Nutrition and human rights, general, Food Aid, Food Aid, Right to food

Resource types : Reports

Working groups : Nutrition in Emergencies, Nutrition, Ethics and Human Rights