Famine declared in Gaza as U.N. humanitarian chief pleads for access
U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher delivered a scathing condemnation of Israel's role in 'a preventable famine.'
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
The Food and Agriculture Organization is a specialized U.N. agency that leads international efforts to defeat world hunger and improve nutrition. The FAO's headquarters are located in Rome, and it provides expertise and policy advice to help developing nations improve their agricultural practices.
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