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World Food Programme
WOMEN & HUNGER - 10 FACTS
Women
are the secret weapon to fight hunger.
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2012 GLOBAL HUNGER INDEX
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The
2012 Global Hunger Index (GHI) report presents a multidimensional measure of
global, regional, and national hunger. It shows that progress in reducing the
proportion of hungry people in the world has been tragically slow. According to
the index, hunger on a global scale remains “serious.” The 2012 GHI report also
focuses particularly on how to ensure sustainable food security under
conditions of land, water, and energy stress. The stark reality is that the
world needs to produce more food with fewer resources, while eliminating
wasteful practices and policies