COVID-19 and Solidarity to Alleviate Hunger

Abstract

According to the United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner, solidarity can be defined as ties binding individuals or groups of individuals together for a common shared purpose. It can cut across any theme or topic including climate change, financing, poverty, and hunger. Hunger can be described as the lack or absence of food leading to weakness, discomfort, or uncomfortable sensations. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations considers hunger as food deprivation. On the other hand, the United Nations World Food Committee on Food Security, considers food security to be the sufficient supply and availability of food, which meets dietary requirements and preferences to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle, has adopted this definition.