UKNoticeOfficial ✓August 25, 2026· GOV.UK
Hunger is not inevitable, but often results from choices that deny civilians food, aid, and essential services: UK statement at the UN Security Council
What happened
Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, delivered a statement at the UN Security Council meeting on Food Security. The UK's position is that hunger is not inevitable, but instead often results from deliberate choices to deny civilians food, aid, and essential services.
Why it matters
This statement highlights the UK's diplomatic stance on the causes of hunger, attributing it to human decisions rather than unavoidable circumstances. It signals the UK's commitment to addressing policies and actions that impede access to food and aid for civilians.
Who it affects
- ›Civilians facing food, aid, and service denials
- ›UN Security Council members
- ›Countries where food security is an issue
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