Food programmes, severe shortcomings leading to the perpetuation of malnutrition

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Broader Terms:

Other Related Terms (keywords):

  • Starvation

See ESC right:

Food, adequate

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

11(1): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to an adequate standard of living for himself and his family, including adequate food, clothing and housing, and to the continuous improvement of living conditions . The States Parties will take appropriate steps to ensure the realization of this right, recognizing to this effect the essential importance of international co-operation based on free consent.


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