Global Rights Compliance is proud to co-sponsor and with the Governments of Canada, Ireland, Netherlands and the United States, together with WFP, FAO, the Global Network Against Food Crises, Action Against Hunger, CARE, World Vision, Concern Worldwide, Save the Children, convene the only side event during the Protection of Civilians week at the UN focusing on the growing impacts of conflict on food systems and food security.

The event will highlight conflict and hunger’s disproportionate impact on women, children, persons with disabilities and other marginalised groups, and demonstrate why these groups must be put at the centre of our collective efforts to prevent and respond to conflict-induced hunger. Women’s role within food systems and contributors in peace processes warrants reflection on gender-sensitive and intersectional approaches to conflict and famine prevention.

This event will offer perspectives from different conflict-affected areas and provide insights into potential measures that Member States, International Financial Institutions (IFIs), donors and other development, humanitarian, and peace actors can take now to prevent and mitigate the impact of conflict on food security.

The event will feature the following panelists:

• Ms. Yasmin, an 18-year-old Yemeni woman who was formerly a child campaigner for Save the Children
• Mr. Hajir Maalim, Regional Director for the Horn of Africa for Action Against Hunger
• Ms. Catriona Murdoch, Partner for Global Rights Compliance
• Ms. Reka Sztopa, Regional Director for Francophone Africa for Concern Worldwide

Please register here to receive the Zoom link.

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