This Op-ed by Alison Cohen and Emily Mattheisen was first published by The Hill. As the 39th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
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WhyHunger’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
Elena Seeley
It’s that time of year again! As we get ready for the holidays, we’re always on the lookout for the perfect gifts for loved ones.
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Oppose the New “Public Charge” Rule
Elena Seeley
On October 10th, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security published an update to the “public charge” rule that would force immigrant families to make the
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Recap: Panel Discussion on New U.N. Report “Agricultural Workers and the Right to Food”
Elena Seeley
On October 25th, Hilal Elver, the U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food released the report, “Agricultural Workers and the Right to Food.” In
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The Struggle Continues: MPP and the Brazilian Fisherfolk Advance the Right to Food
Elena Seeley
Introduction From resisting displacement to advocating for fishers’ rights, Brazilian fisherfolk have long engaged in actions of resistance to protect their land and communities. In
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WhyHunger 33rd Hungerthon Campaign Launches Today and You Can Help
Elena Seeley
Recent hunger stats show that 40 million Americans, including more than 12 million children don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Far too
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Press Release: Peasants’ Rights Declaration presented before the UN General Assembly
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New York – October 26, 2018 – The “UN Declaration on the rights of peasants and other people working in rural areas” was presented in the
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Chapin Awards Gala Celebrates Music and Social Justice
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The annual WhyHunger Chapin Awards took place at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City, honoring GRAMMY Award winning musician Jason Mraz with the
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2018 Food Sovereignty Prize: Honoring the Work of Grassroots Movements Working at the Intersection of Climate Justice, Food Production and Democracy
Alison Cohen
Each year, since 1986, the World Food Prize is awarded for a “specific, exceptionally significant, individual achievement” which has resulted in thousands of people getting
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Agroecology Learning Exchange in Hawai’i
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Intro In 2017, WhyHunger brought together Anne Frederick of Hawaii Action Progressive Alliance (HAPA) and Magha Garcia of Boricua Organization for Ecological Agriculture of Puerto
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