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As the 6-month mark since the October 7th attacks on Israel approaches, Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the situation in Gaza at the Media Stakeout.

As the 6-month mark since the October 7th attacks on Israel approaches, Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the situation in Gaza at the Media Stakeout.

SDG 2 – Zero Hunger. This event will showcase India's proactive measures and successes in ensuring food security and nutrition, highlighting the nation's dedication to realizing the Sustainable Development Goals.

World Food Programme expert Arif Husain emphasizes the crucial role of early intervention to avert hunger crises.

World Food Programme expert Arif Husain emphasizes the crucial role of early intervention to avert hunger crises.

World Food Programme expert Arif Husain emphasizes the crucial role of early intervention to avert hunger crises.

At Al-Aqsa Hospital in Central Gaza, the on-going hunger crisis is also affecting doctors and other hospital staff. The latest analysis from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) partnership released on Monday (18 March) warns that the situation in Gaza is catastrophic, with northern Gaza facing imminent famine and the rest of the Strip at risk as well.

Comments to the media by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the latest report on food insecurity in Gaza.

Famine isn't inevitable. World Food Programme expert Arif Husain emphasises the crucial role of early intervention to avert hunger crises. Traditional triggers like drought are being overshadowed by conflict-driven famines, demanding a shift in focus. Early warning systems like the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) are extremely important. The IPC categorises food insecurity levels, allowing intervention at Crisis (IPC 3) before the situation deteriorates.

SDG 2 Zero Hunger - Healthy and sustainable diets: enhancing the sustainability of food systems in the face of climate change impacts

UN Geneva press briefing chaired by Rolando Gómez, Chief, Press and External Relations Section, UN Information Service

Briefing by Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director, United Nations World Food Programme, on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, during the 9560th meeting of the Security Council.