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"(The IFST is potentially) 'the centerpiece of a whole system by which the capacity of the Earth to feed its people is translated into a real commitment to do something, because there’s no fundamental need for hunger now, and certainly none for starvation.'”
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“As an organization committed to advancing health, dignity and justice for all, Physicians for Human Rights fully supports the principles of the International Food Security Treaty. By putting the force of law behind the aim of eradicating hunger, the IFST will lend vital strength to the global effort to make a reality of the the human right of health.”
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"As a member of the International Relations Committee of the House of Representatives, I strongly support the principle that access to food is a fundamental human right....If we wish to achieve genuine peace and security in the world we must begin with food security. The [IFSTC] is on the vanguard of the effort to end world hunger through rule of law."
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"All humans should have a fundamental right to food...All beginnings are difficult, as it was with slavery, colonialism, racism, sex discrimination...If you insist forcefully and long enough, I think you will win. (The International Food Security Treaty) is a new idea whose time has come."
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"Human rights have political, civil, economic, social and cultural aspects, and all are closely intertwined. Food security is essential to the exercise of human rights, and the International Food Security Treaty points toward a world where human rights can be truly universal."
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"(The IFST) could become a major element in stimulating global action to eradicate starvation and in strengthening the international justice system."
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"Food security is a fundamental human right. The International Food Security Treaty is a critically important addition to human rights law that promises to make more explicit the obligations of nations to respect, protect, and promote the human rights of their citizens."
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"I am very encouraged to hear about the work you are doing for food security, and I admire your initiative and dedication. I hope your work will progress powerfully."
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"(The IFST) makes the utmost sense...(It) must have teeth - another pious platitude in favor of eating will not accomplish the task."
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“Doing all we can to remove the scourge of hunger from the Earth is not only consistent with the mission of the Episcopal Church and the suppport of the Anglican Communion for the Millennium Development Goals: it is incumbent upon us as Christians. As Jesus sought to underscore his connection to the hungry by declaring “As you've done to the least of these, you've done to me," we must not ignore a tool at hand to relieve the suffering caused by hunger. The International Food Security Treaty is such a tool, and it is essential that all of us who want to end hunger pick it up and put it to good use.”
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"Establishing the right to food is no different from acknowledging the right of all people to live. It is as essential to civilization and peace as is the right to be free from physical attack. I applaud all efforts to achieve The International Food Security Treaty as an historic milestone toward realizing our true humanity.”
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"I am glad to support (the IFST) which could help...in the common aim of putting an end to all of the social problems that are threatening the security of the people in our present world."
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"In the absence of food, other political and economic rights and freedoms are meaningless...(The IFST) is a necessary tool in eradicating the ongoing problem of world hunger...the legal realization of the will to address these needs."
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"I appreciate your excellent presentation of the urgent importance of the International Food Security Treaty...I wish you and your colleagues every possible success."
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"Each of these (IFST) goals is worthy of serious consideration and you may trust that I will work for them in the U.S. Senate."
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"Serving on the House of Representatives International Relations Committee has reinforced my long-held belief that addressing the global problems of hunger and poverty is critical to building a more prosperous and secure future for us all...I support creative projects like the International Food Security Treaty to face these challenges head-on."
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"The International Food Security Treaty affirms what I have always believed - access to food is a fundamental human right. I applaud the commendable work being done to help eradicate the root causes of hunger and believe the IFST could serve a valuable role by solidifying such efforts into law. I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress to ensure universal access to food because no one should be hungry."
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"We are pleased to support your initiative to secure the International Food Security Treaty Principles... We hope that you will be supported by official delegations to the World Food Summit."
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"Zero Population Growth regards access to adequate nutrition as an essential component of rational population stabilization policy, and supports the principles of (the IFST)."
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"(L)egal instruments are urgently needed to give legal teeth to the human right to food. (The IFST) is therefore highly welcome."
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"An international guarantee of the right to food is long overdue...I support your campaign and would be glad to help in any way I can."
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| Statement from Anti-Hunger Organizations:
Click here to see a letter signed by several American organizations devoted to eliminating hunger who have teamed up to express their support for the International Food Security Treaty in a joint statement. |
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Supporters of the International Food Security Treaty Principles also include:
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