Office of the United Nations Famine Prevention and Response Coordinator
Building a famine-free future
We are facing a global hunger crisis, driven by conflict, climate change, and economic shocks. Across the world, millions of people don’t know where their next meal will come from.
We have enough resources in the world to eradicate hunger. There is no reason children should die of hunger in the 21st century. Together, we can, and we must do better.
Together we must fight famine: by responding to the emergency levels of hunger experienced by millions of people around the world, and by preventing future food crises and tackling the root causes of food insecurity.
Join us as we work towards a famine-free future.
About us
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About the role
The role of the UN Assistant Secretary General, Famine Prevention and Response Coordinator, was created to lead and organize a cohesive system-wide response to rising food insecurity, as well as drought and famine.
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Famine Prevention and Response Coordinator
Ms. Reena Ghelani, Famine Prevention and Response Coordinator, brings to this position 25 years of experience in international affairs and humanitarian action, having worked in dozens of crisis-affected countries around the world.
More about Ms. Ghelani
"It's a climate crisis now. People are dying because of it." - Ms. Ghelani
UN Geneva interview: Make famine a thing of the past. Climate & Consequence (00:01:20)
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Global Report on Food Crises 2023: Ms. Ghelani comments on the launch of the Global Report (00:00:26)
Ms. Ghelani on a humanitarian visit to Galkayo (00:01:50)
Latest*
Redoubling efforts to respond to the food crisis in the Central African Republic
ReliefWeb: The humanitarian country team in the Central African Republic urged the international community to strengthen its support to vulnerable communities, at a time when the conflict in Sudan is worsening the food crisis in the country.
Remarks at the Security Council open debate on famine and conflict-induced global food insecurity
ReliefWeb: Remarks as delivered.
Past statements and press releases
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Feeding the Forgotten
Melissa Fleming, UN Global Communications Chief, interviews Reena Ghelani. Find out more and listen to the podcast interview >>
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