Chronic Hunger Lingers in the Midst of Plenty
nina Despite being one of the biggest grain producers of the world, India lags behind on food security with nearly 25 percent of its population going to bed hungry. Credit: Neeta…
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360 Million of 625 Million People Are Overweight in Latin America and Caribbean
FAO acting regional representative Eve Crowley (C) during the launch of the Panorama of Food and Nutrition Security in Latin America and the Caribbean 2016, at FAO headquarters in Santiago.…
Yemen, World’s Largest Humanitarian Crisis
Yemen 2017 Humanitarian Needs Overview. Credit: Fragkiska Megaloudi / OCHAROME, Apr 19 2017 (IPS) - With 18.8 million people –nearly 7 in 10 inhabitants in need of humanitarian aid, including…
Progress on World Hunger Has Reversed
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 3 2017 (IPS) - World hunger has increased, reversing years of progress, said a UN specialised agency. During its biennial conference held in Rome, Italy from 3-8…