In the face of multiple crisis, the suffering of people in the Horn of Africa and Sahel regions is not to be forgotten. The international community and countries in the region must respond immediately to avert a full-scale food and nutrition emergency and save lives. As the 50 th Session of the Human Rights Council comes to a close, Caritas Internationalis in partnership with Caritas Africa and CIDSE, are holding a webinar on 7 July 2022 (12.30-14.00 Rome time) to provide room for reflection and generate recommendations to:
– Explore possibility to urge the Human Rights Council to hold an urgent debate on the negative impact on the right to food of the worsening global food crisis;
– Strengthen and promote a human rights-based approach in the transition to more sustainable food systems and climate-resilient agriculture.
Cumulative effects of conflicts, severe drought, repeated climate change shocks, slow post-COVID-19 economic recovery and rising in food prices have dramatically exacerbated food insecurity in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel regions. The situation is alarming. Millions of people are facing acute food insecurity and malnutrition, further exacerbated by the collateral effects of the conflict in Ukraine on the global food supply chain. An estimated 18.4 million people across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia are in need of immediate food assistance because of the drought and severe food insecurity. This figure is projected to increase to 20 million by September 2022. Among those most in danger, children face the highest risk of mortality linked to malnutrition (full concept is available here.
“Urgent action needed to address the severe drought and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa and in the Sahel.”
Registration for this event is required. Please register here. This side event will be held in English and French (interpretation service will be provided).
Welcome and Opening remarks by Aloysius John, Secretary General, Caritas Internationalis
Speakers
• Ms. Annalisa Conte, Director, WFP Geneva Global Office
• Mr. Patrick Jacqueson, Senior Programme Officer, FAO, Geneva
• Mr. Isacko Jirma Molu, Director, Diocesan Caritas Marsabit, Northern Kenya
• Ms. Aichatou Zaman-Allah, Development Manager, Caritas Niger
Discussion with participant
Moderated by: Ms. Floriana Polito, Caritas Internationalis
Closing remarks: Mr. Albert Mashika, Regional Coordinator, Caritas Africa
For further information please contact: Floriana Polito, [email protected]
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