President Lula announced the "Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty" at the G20 Summit
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On November 18, 2024, during the opening of the G20 Heads of State and Government Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially launched the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty.
President Lula, referring to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), highlighted that 733 million people are suffering from hunger in 2024. He also pointed out that these are women, men, and children whose rights to life, education, and food have been denied. Lula stressed that in a world where 400 million tons of food are produced every year and military spending amounts to 2.4 trillion dollars, hunger is unacceptable.
"Hunger and poverty are not caused by scarcity or natural phenomena, but by political decisions that lead to the exclusion of a significant portion of humanity. Today, it is essential for us to end this scourge that shames our society. This will be our greatest legacy. It is not just about doing justice, but a fundamental condition for building more prosperous and peaceful societies. Brazil believes that this is only possible with the participation of civil society," said Lula, citing successful social programs in Brazil, such as Bolsa Família and School Feeding.
President Lula emphasized that those who have long been invisible will now take center stage on the international agenda, supported by the Global Alliance. The Alliance is already supported by 81 countries, 26 international organizations, 9 financial institutions, and 31 philanthropic foundations and non-governmental organizations.
"Hunger and poverty are not caused by scarcity or natural phenomena, but by political decisions that lead to the exclusion of a significant portion of humanity. Today, it is essential for us to end this scourge that shames our society. This will be our greatest legacy. It is not just about doing justice, but a fundamental condition for building more prosperous and peaceful societies. Brazil believes that this is only possible with the participation of civil society," said Lula, citing successful social programs in Brazil, such as Bolsa Família and School Feeding.
President Lula emphasized that those who have long been invisible will now take center stage on the international agenda, supported by the Global Alliance. The Alliance is already supported by 81 countries, 26 international organizations, 9 financial institutions, and 31 philanthropic foundations and non-governmental organizations.
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