In this episode, Dr. Miranda Melcher speaks with Ayushi Kalyan and Charlotte Dreger from FIAN International about the human right to food, why hunger and malnutrition are matters of injustice, and how human rights frameworks can help transform food systems.
The conversation explores why the right to food goes beyond food security. Charlotte explains how it encompasses not only access to adequate, nutritious food, but also the conditions under which food is produced, distributed and consumed. She highlights the importance of food sovereignty, people's participation in decision-making, and addressing the structural inequalities and power imbalances that contribute to hunger and malnutrition. Ayushi discusses how FIAN documents violations of the right to food in collaboration with national sections, local partners and affected communities. She explains how documentation can support litigation, accountability processes, advocacy campaigns and engagement with international human rights mechanisms, including the United Nations. The conversation also examines how corporate power, land grabbing, forced evictions, labour exploitation and inadequate regulation undermine people's right to food. Finally, Ayushi outlines how FIAN addresses the structural causes of violations by strengthening legal protections, promoting corporate accountability and ensuring that affected communities participate in shaping policies that affect their lives.
👤 Guest Bio
Ayushi Kalyan
Charlotte Dreger
FIAN International
📚 Resources & Links
🗒️ Key Take-Aways
📢 Call to Action
Everyone can be a human rights defender.
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