Del i serien Routledge Studies in Food, Society and the Environment

Human Right to Food

An Insider’s Account

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Sharing insights from the author's forty years of activism, this book champions the right to food as a fundamental human right and offers a compelling exploration of its evolution and application.Tracing the emergence of the human right to food within civil society and among legal experts in the early 1980s, this book highlights its pivotal role in advancing economic, social, and cultural rights that had long been neglected within the UN system. The book provides a careful definition of human rights as natural law, starting from human needs and States’ obligations. It underscores the essential unity of human rights. Delving into key issues such as land rights, agrarian reform, and minimum income programmes, the book draws on global examples of oppression to illustrate the practical implementation of the right to food. It also examines the transnational dimensions of food justice, addressing the role of the Global North in perpetuating food insecurity in the Global South, and explores the role of human rights in regulating transnational corporations and holding International Governmental Organisations accountable. Furthermore, the book considers the legal implications of future generations' right to food and how this shapes present-day state obligations. With its conceptual clarity and actionable insights, this book serves as a vital resource for human rights education, advocacy, and policymaking.This book is essential reading for activists, policymakers, students, and scholars across disciplines such as human rights, food and agriculture policy, social security, international relations, philosophy, and sustainability.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-07-23
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieRoutledge Studies in Food, Society and the Environment
Antal sidor230
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781041128182

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A beautifully insightful book that is a compelling hybrid of autobiography, professional reflection, and socio‑legal commentary. In The Human Right to Food: An Insider’s account, Künnemann showcases his significant influence in developing and politically recognising the right‑to‑food advocacy and offers valuable insights into the development of FIAN and related global campaigns.Dr Dave Beck, University of Salford.This book presents an original and insightful perspective by a leading human rights NGO activist on what the human right to food really means. It is rich in covering many of the legal and political issues and struggles in making this right not just a matter of aspiration, but a lived reality. Emeritus Professor Fons Coomans, Maastricht University.It is rare to find a book that explores human rights from the vantage point of personal contributions and insights on the role of key civil society and UN institutions. Rolf Künnemann’s book is a brilliant treatise of such a personal journey. It offers a critical viewpoint to understand the human right to food.Miloon Kothari, Independent Expert on Human Rights and Social Policy, served as the first UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing (2000-2008). He is the founder of the Delhi-based Housing and Land Rights Network.