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Right to food by country

Right to food by country is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Right to food by country rather than just read about it. In short: This section provides an overview of the status of the right to food at a national level. Right to food in the world Country by country Argentina Argentina has included the topic of food sovereignty in framework law, though its status is sometimes controversial: Law 25.724 on the National Programme for Food and Nutrition Security, 2003.

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This section provides an overview of the status of the right to food at a national level.

Right to food in the world

Country by country

Argentina Argentina has included the topic of food sovereignty in framework law, though its status is sometimes controversial: Law 25.724 on the National Programme for Food and Nutrition Security, 2003.

Bangladesh The right to food is enshrined in the constitution, Article 15 (Provision of basic necessities):

"It shall be a fundamental responsibility of the State to attain, through planned economic growth, a constant increase of productive forces and a steady improvement of the material and cultural standard of living of the people, with a view to securing to its citizens... the provision of the basic necessities of life, including food, clothing, shelter..."

In 2004, the Special Rapporteur leads a country mission to Bangladesh.

Benin In 2010, the Special Rapporteur leads a country mission to Benin.

Bolivia Bolivia has included the topic of food sovereignty in framework law, though its status is sometimes controversial: Supreme Decree No 28667 of 5 April 2006; Food Law for Workers, 2004. In 2007, the Special Rapporteur leads a country mission to Bolivia.

Brazil The right to food is enshrined in the constitution, Article 227 (Right to food for children and teenagers):

"It is the duty of the family, of society, and of the State to ensure children and adolescents, with absolute priority, the right to life, health, food, education, leisure, professional training, culture, dignity, respect, freedom, and family and community life, in addition to safeguarding them against all forms of negligence, discrimination, exploitation, violence, cruelty, and oppression."

In 2003, the Fome Zero (Zero Hunger) government program is introduced by president Lula da Silva, with the objective to eradicate hunger and extreme poverty in Brazil. In 2003, the Special Rapporteur leads a country mission to Brazil. In 2006, Brazil adopts a framework law on the right to food. Brazil has included the topic of food sovereignty in framework law, though its status is sometimes controversial: Law No. 11,346, 2006 Establishing the National Food and Nutrition Security System (SISAN); Decree No. 6273, establishing the Interministerial Chamber for Food and Nutritional Security, 2007. In 2007, Brazil's National Rapporteur on the Right to Food, Water, and Rural Land files a successful class action on behalf of favela residents. In 2010, the Brazilian House of Representatives votes a Constitutional amendment on the right to food. In 2010, the Special Rapporteur leads a country mission to Brazil. In 2012, the Special Rapporteur, Mr. De Schutter, pointed to the example of Brazil to highlight the effectiveness of multi-year national framework laws on the right to food.

Canada In 2012, the Special Rapporteur leads a country mission to Canada and the initial court challenge of R v Hughes (Canadian Right to Food Trial) begins. R v Hughes (2009) 446 AR 351, (2009) 442 WAC 351 (also known as the Canadian Right to Food Trial) was a court case on the right to food in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The initial court challenge that was the basis of the case started in March 2012. The decision was under appeal to the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench. The subsequent trial date was 28 June 2013, at the Calgary Courthouse. The case originated from a bylaw charge of possession of chickens in the city laid against Paul Hughes by the City of Calgary in 2009. Possession of chickens was illegal in Calgary as per the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 27. While urban chickens were illegal in Calgary, they were legal in hundreds of other communities in North America and the raising of hens for eggs was an accepted practice in vast numbers of cultures around the world.

China In 2012, the Special Rapporteur leads a country mission to China.

Colombia The right to food is enshrined in the Colombian constitution, Article 44:

"The following are basic rights for children... a balanced diet..."

Congo The right to food is enshrined in the constitution of the Republic of the Congo, Article 34 (Health, Aged, Handicapped):

"The State is the guarantor of public health. Every citizen shall have the right to a level of life sufficient to assure his health, his well-being and that of his family, notably food, clothing, shelter, medical care as well as necessary social services."

Cuba The right to food is enshrined in the constitution, Article 8 (The Socialist State):

"...as the power of the people and for the people, guarantees:... That no child be left without schooling, food and clothing."

In 2007, the Special Rapporteur leads a country mission to Cuba.

Ecuador The right to food is enshrined in the old constitution, Article 19:

"...The right to a standard of living that ensures the necessary health, food, clothing, housing, medical care and social services."

Ecuador has included the topic of food sovereignty in framework law, though its status is sometimes controversial: Law on Food and Nutritional Security, No. 41, 2006; Law on Food Sovereignty, Official Registry No. 583, 5 May 2009. In 2008, Ecuador includes the right to food in its Constitution, approved on September 28 by 64% of the population in a referendum. Article 281, titled Food Sovereignty reads: "Food Sovereignty constitutes an objective and strategic obligation from the State to guarantee its people, communities, pueblos and nationalities self sufficiency in healthy food, culturally appropriate in a permanent form." In 2009, Ecuador develops a Food Sovereignty Framework Law.

El Salvador El Salvador approved in 2019 specific legislation to fight hunger and malnutrition through the donation of food. Legislative Decree No. 416 of October, 2019. This legislation establishes the conditions for food donations and authorizes the creation of food banks nationwide to ensure food security. With this, El Salvador became the first country in Central America to approved specific legislation to facilitate access to food through food donations via food banks. Text of the bill can be found at the following link: https://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/els190959.pdf

Ethiopia The right to food is enshrined in the constitution, Article 90 (Social objectives):

"To the extent the country's resources permit, policies shall aim to provide all Ethiopians with access to public health and education, clean water, housing, food and social security."

In 2005, the Special Rapporteur leads a country mission to Ethiopia.

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This section provides an overview of the status of the right to food at a national level. Right to food in the world Country by country Argentina Argentina has included the topic of food sovereignty in framework law, though its status is sometimes controversial: Law 25.724 on the National Programme…

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