United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, Olivier De Schutter, reported to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland that although food prices have eased somewhat, millions of people cannot fulfill the basic human right to sustenance. Regarding the potential for unrest due to food crisis, Josette Sheeran, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program stated, “With poor farmers unable to feed their own families, we are in the danger zone.” The United Nations’ World Food Program is making US$200 million available to ease hunger in needed areas, while the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization is distributing seeds, fertilizer and other farming tools in 78 countries, besides the nearly US$1 billion being spent on direct support.

Rapporteur De Schutter, Director Sheeran, and all United Nations’ agencies, we express our sincere thankfulness and Heaven’s blessings for your help in informing the public while providing for brethren in need. May we all turn swiftly to the lifesaving vegetarian fare to alleviate the food crisis and bring food in plenty to everyone in the world.

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