Right to food and Indigenous Peoples

FAO

Published in : 2007

Available in : English

Indigenous peoples are among the world’s most vulnerable groups and poorest socio-ethnic populations. They make up a significant percentage of the food insecure, often facing chronic hunger and malnutrition. Paradoxically, due to a growing dependency on fast food, obesity is also on the rise among some groups.

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Right to food and Indigenous Peoples (PDF, 1.30Mb)

Originally posted at : FAO - Publications

This resource is listed under:

Themes : Nutrition and human rights, general, Vulnerable groups, general, Indigenous people, Right to food

Resource types : Advocacy briefs

Working groups : Nutrition, Ethics and Human Rights