Tag:Hunger
Accountability
Is Fortified Rice the Only Way to Provide Nutritious Food?
The lack of a scientific or a democratic approach to improving the state of nutrition with an attempt like rice fortification can lead to...
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: War, Economic Crisis, Drought, Winter, Hunger
While humanitarian assistance averted a food security catastrophe in the harsh winter months, hunger persists at unprecedented levels in Afghanistan. People require humanitarian assistance,...
Finance and Economy
Sri Lanka Needs a Finance Minister and IMF Assistance to Avoid Economy Fall Off Precipice: Chambers
A joint letter from 23 Sri Lankan business chambers has warned of economic collapse, further jobs losses, social unrest a worsening hunger situation if...
Afghanistan
Time Running Out to Address Afghanistan’s Hunger Crisis; Without a Functioning Central Bank, Aid Not Enough
The drought and a shortage of funds has fuelled an economic crisis – more than 70 percent of Afghanistan’s population live in rural areas...
Afghanistan
Entire Afghan generation’ faces food insecurity says UN Official
Afghanistan is in an unparalleled state of food insecurity and malnutrition as acute hunger has risen from 14 million in July, to 23 million...
Hunger
Russia-Ukraine conflict: UN warns of a global hunger meltdown
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned of an impending global food crisis due to the war between Russia and Ukraine. He said that...
Civil society
The precarity of urban households: demand of livelihood safety nets
In comparison to rural India which consists of safety nets such as MGNREGA and larger PDS coverage, urban India lacks the crucial livelihood safety...
Civil society
People are hungry, says hunger watch survey
Many households had to go to sleep without eating. 41 per cent of general caste households surveyed reported that they had to sleep without...
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A Disasters Law for Nepal
Used effectively, disaster law and policy can support more integrated, inclusive and equitable approaches to building resilience.
By Laxmi Khanal
Over...
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Mining Sector Registers Record Production in FY 2023-24
Healthy growth in production of iron ore and limestone in FY 2023-24 reflect the robust demand conditions in the...
Bangladesh Garment Workers must Receive Rights-Based Compensation and Justice Immediately: Amnesty International
Garment workers are paid poverty wages and face innumerable obstacles including harassment, intimidation and violence, as well as legal hurdles when...
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A Disasters Law for Nepal
Used effectively, disaster law and policy can support more...
Mining Sector Registers Record Production in FY 2023-24
Healthy growth in production of iron ore and limestone...
