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What are the root causes of food insecurity? Anne van Mourik and I addressed this question in a submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, Michael Fakhri. Fakhri is currently preparing a report for the #UN General Assembly, in Autumn 2024, specifically on #starvation as a crime under international law, and the #Palestinian people's right to food. Our submission, listed under NIOD Institute for War, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, is now available online! "Recognising hunger as violence helps identify its roots in systemic issues, intentional actions, or neglect, and underscores human agency’s role in exacerbating hunger through conflict, environmental harm, and inequitable policies." https://lnkd.in/d8UKCEN9

How can we grow and improve anti-slavery efforts in NSW? At our inaugural NSW Anti-slavery Forum, leaders from government, policy-making, service providers, and survivor advocacy came together for a panel discussion to explore the opportunities and challenges ahead in enhancing anti-slavery efforts in NSW. https://lnkd.in/g83g4sW5 Watch the recording to hear from: Lina Garcia Daza, Senior Manager, Anti-trafficking Response, Australian Red Cross Dr Joe McGirr, Chair of the NSW Modern Slavery Committee Professor Peter Shergold AC, Chair, James Martin Institute for Public Policy and Coordinator-General of Settlement Moe Turaga, Survivor leader, Anti-slavery advocate Key issues explored in this session include: 💬 The critical role of the NSW Modern Slavery Committee in maintaining the political will to combat modern slavery. 💬 Policy and practical interventions needed to prevent the vulnerability of temporary migrant workers. 💬 How to support people with lived experience in reclaiming their agency. 💬 Actions the community and the broader public can take to help address modern slavery issue.

US Ambassador to UN is President of Council for August 2023- agendae to push.. “In a world abundant with food, no one should ever starve to death – ever. This is a #humanitarian issue, this is a moral issue, and this is a security issue. And we must address the most insidious driver of famine and food insecurity: conflict. That’s why this Thursday Secretary Blinken will chair a high-level open debate on #famine and conflict-induced global food insecurity. The Council will look at ways the United Nations, Member States, civil society, and the private sector can strengthen, coordinate, elevate #foodsecurity initiatives and eliminate famine. At a time when more than 345 million people in 79 countries face acute food insecurity, we all have a responsibility to do more and to give more. Our second priority is the protection, As we approach the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we will integrate human rights into this month’s council meetings, and we will bring in voices from civil society to brief the Council on #humanrights abuses happening around the world.” https://lnkd.in/eYaDamWW

Didn't get a chance to join our webinar yesterday? Check out the recording! No matter the size of your organization, you can have an impact through an actionable government affairs plan, feat. Nina Sevilla of Zero Food Waste Coalition & Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Watch here: https://lnkd.in/e3pU2-4p #GovernmentRelations #lobbying #advocacy

Check out our very own Nina Sevilla as she shares the potential impact your organization can have—and why it matters. Watch the recording at the link below!

How do we address gender-based violence and harassment in the agriculture industry? Join us next week to discuss addressing and preventing #GBVH, especially for farm and migrant workers. Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJyrFAw6

Join us at 12:00 noon (WAT) today in this session of our Conversations to examine the connection of food to our culture, food rights, and more. https://lnkd.in/dtAZAwdY

Climate justice is a public health issue. It’s an economic issue. It’s a racial justice issue. So when it comes to healing and protecting our environment, Brittany Bell Surratt breaks down why advocacy at the intersections is so critical. Watch the full panel: https://lnkd.in/dry6Z7Wx

No state, without effective power. No public peace and order without law. And no sustainable security without working-functional justice. Considering worst case scenarios in several countries living internal chaos or civil war, as a last resort, even harshest autocracy sometimes may be a better option instead of living in a chaotic situation under the dominance of criminal organizations. https://lnkd.in/g7YTRtpk

climate change impacts should be eliminated.