Right to food by country

[4] 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..."[5] In 2004, the Special Rapporteur leads a country mission to Bangladesh.

[9] 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.

[13] 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.

[16] 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.

[17] In 2012, the Special Rapporteur leads a country mission to Canada[18] and the initial court challenge of R v Hughes (Canadian Right to Food Trial) begins.

While urban chickens were illegal in Calgary,[21] 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.

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.

[29] In 2008, Ecuador includes the right to food in its Constitution, approved on September 28 by 64% of the population in a referendum.

[32] 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.

The specialized actions among themselves or with international organizations dedicated to public health to achieve an effective national food delivery system.

[42] The right to food is enshrined in the constitution, Article 47 (Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health): "The State shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties and, in particular, the State shall endeavour to bring about prohibition of the consumption except for medicinal purpose of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health.

"[43] Fifty percent of the world's hungry live in India, with 200 million food-insecure people in 2008 according to the FAO.

[46] The case started with a written petition submitted to the Supreme Court in April 2001 by the People's Union for Civil Liberties, Rajasthan, leading to prolonged public interest litigation.

[48] Between 20 August to 2 September of this year, the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food leads a country mission to India.

The proposed legislation would provide of rice, wheat and coarse grain at very low prices to "priority households" similar to Below Poverty Line families.

As it has interpreted these provisions, the Supreme Court of India has found that the Government has a constitutional obligation to take steps to fight hunger and extreme poverty and to ensure a life with dignity for all individuals.

[52] The right to food is enshrined in the constitution, Article 3 (State Goals): "...The planning of a correct and just economic system, in accordance with Islamic criteria, in order to create welfare, eliminate poverty, and abolish all forms of deprivation with respect to food, housing, work, health care, and the provision of social insurance for all.

"[53] And in Article 43 (Principles): "The economy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with its objectives of achieving the economic independence of the society, uprooting poverty and deprivation, and fulfilling human needs in the process of development while preserving human liberty, is based on the following criteria: The provision of basic necessities for all citizens: housing, food, clothing hygiene, medical treatment, education, and the necessary facilities for the establishment of a family.

[56] The right to food is enshrined in the constitution, Article 13: "The State shall actively promote the welfare and development of the people of Malawi by progressively adopting and implementing policies and legislation aimed at achieving the following goals: Nutrition: To achieve adequate nutrition for all in order to promote good health and self-sufficiency.

4: Every person has the right to adequate food to maintain his or her wellbeing and physical, emotional and intellectual development.

will also have among its objectives that the State guarantee sufficient and timely supply of basic foods as established by the law.

[70] The right to food is enshrined in the constitution, Article 16: "The State shall assure, within the context of the ideals and objectives for which provisions are made in this constitution,... that suitable and adequate shelter, suitable and adequate food, reasonable living wages, are provided for all citizens.

The laws will punish those parents who fail to comply with their duty to provide their children with food..."[76] In 2004, the Special Rapporteur leads a country mission to Occupied Palestinian Territories.

[77] Peru has included the topic of food sovereignty in framework law, though its status is sometimes controversial: Decree No.

[85] The right to food is enshrined in the constitution, Article 27: "The State is pledged to establish in Sri Lanka a democratic socialist society, the objectives of which include... the realization by all citizens of an adequate standard of living for themselves and their families, including adequate food, clothing and housing..."[86] In 2011, the Special Rapporteur leads a country mission to Syria.

[87] The right to food is enshrined in the constitution, Objective 14 (General social and economic objectives): "The State shall endeavour to fulfil the fundamental rights of all Ugandans to social justice and economic development and shall, in particular, ensure that... all Ugandans enjoy rights and opportunities and access to education, health services, clean and safe water, decent shelter, adequate clothing, food, security and pension and retirements benefits.

"[89] The Constitution of the United States "does not contain provisions related to the right to adequate food," according to the FAO.

Framework law [ 1 ]
Adopted a framework law (10).
Drafting a framework law (9).
Constitutional: explicit as right
As a separate and stand-alone right (9).
Of a specific segment of the population (10).
As part of a human right to an adequate standard of living, quality of life, development, or right to work (5).
Constitutional: implicit or as directive principle
Implicit in broader rights (31).
Explicit directive principle (13).
Applicable via international law
Direct applicability of ICESCR , CEDAW and CRC (95).
Direct applicability of ICESCR and CRC (2).
Direct applicability of CEDAW and CRC (5).
Commitment via ICESCR [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
Ratified the Optional Protocol to the ICESCR (8).
Ratified the ICESCR (160).
No known right to food.
Note: The same country can fall in multiple categories; the colour given to a country corresponds to the highest listed category in which a country falls.