HUNGER

GHI ranks India at 101 out of 116 countries

Published on: October 14, 2021
18:16

New Delhi, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) The Global Hunger Index (GHI), a tool that measures and tracks hunger globally as well as by region and by country, launched on Thursday ranked India at 101 position out of a total 116 countries.

Some 400 Palestinians start hunger strike in Israeli jails

Published on: October 13, 2021
16:07

Ramallah, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) Some 400 Palestinians detained in Israeli jails started today an indefinite hunger strike in protest against the repressive measures to which they are subjected.

Deputies, experts propose measures to fight hunger in Brazil

Published on: October 6, 2021
07:32

Brasilia, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian parliamentarians and specialists on Tuesday tabled programs aimed at generating income and jobs, stimulating family agriculture and resources for social assistance amid a debate on hunger issue in Brazil during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pope Francis calls to eliminate food waste

Published on: September 29, 2021
13:25

Vatican City, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis said on Wednesday that fighting the terrible scourge of hunger also means fighting food waste.

Group of young people remain on hunger strike in Germany

Published on: September 15, 2021
11:32

Berlin, Sep 15 (Prensa Latina) Activists gathered in Berlin, maintain this Wednesday a hunger strike and ask to meet with the three main candidates to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel after the elections next 26th.

Protecting biodiversity is crucial to fight hunger, IFAD calls

Published on: September 7, 2021
07:28

United Nations, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Without investing more in protecting biodiversity, development cannot be sustainable and eradication of hunger will be impossible, said the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Gilbert F. Houngbo.

Global fight against hunger suffers setback as a result of pandemic

Published on: September 5, 2021
08:31

United Nations, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) The global fight against hunger is suffering a 'tremendous' setback as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and it is urgent to avoid a global food insecurity crisis, said the UN Secretary General António Guterres.

Rural population as priority in ecosystem restoration

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:19

United Nations, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Small farmers and rural poor are top priority for restoring ecosystems and preserving natural resources, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) said.

Ecuadorian teachers continue on hunger strike

Published on: July 28, 2021
16:32

Quito, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian teachers from several provinces are on a hunger strike, which is now in its 17th day, waiting for the application of the Organic Law of Intercultural Education (LOEI).

More Palestinians on hunger strike in Israeli prisons

Published on: July 23, 2021
09:52

Ramallah, Jul 23 (Prensa Latina) The number of Palestinians currently on hunger strike in Israeli prisons rose to 13, as part of protests to denounce the administrative detention policy, through which they are arrested with no charges or trials.

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