As the world commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 20th anniversary of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Right to Food, international law and the universal right to adequate food are blatantly disregarded in many parts of the world. Conflict, climate change and economic crises converge to exacerbate structural inequalities and fuel the hunger crisis. Widespread gender inequality increases vulnerability to food and nutrition insecurity, and to the impacts of climate change.
On 10 October 2024, we discussed the findings of the 2024 Global Hunger Index and explored how advancing gender justice can create a climate-resilient world where all people are guaranteed the right to adequate food to lead healthy, productive lives.
The event was in English with simultaneous translation to French and German.
KEYNOTE:
Marie Christina Kolo, Climate activist, Ecofeminist, and Social entrepreneur, Madagascar
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Nitya Rao, Professor, Gender and Development, University of East Anglia (GHI essay author)
Siera Vercillo, Assistant Professor, Public Administration and Policy, Wageningen University (GHI essay author)
Jemimah Njuki, Chief Economic Empowerment, UN Women
Liliane Bini, Climate Resilience Advisor, Concern Worldwide Burundi
Jennifer Madueke, Coordinator Nutrition Smart Communities, Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Moderated by Christine Mhundwa, Deutsche Welle
