Promoting Equity and Justice: Harnessing the Right to Food for Africa's Food Security

This paper examines food security challenges in Africa through the lens of the right to food, emphasizing equity and justice. It highlights factors such as poverty, climate change, and urbanization as key barriers, while advocating for sustainable agricultural practices, gender equality, and secure land tenure. Legal frameworks like the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) are discussed, along with recommendations for improved governance, accountability, and international cooperation to ensure food security and promote justice in the food system.

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