Last year thousands of people signed paper plates reminding politicians that eating isn’t a privilege, it’s a basic human right. This year as the food crisis deepens we're asking you to sign a pledge declaring human rights for all.

Rising food prices are affecting us all, but for the world’s poorest people, it’s quickly becoming a matter of survival.

Violence has erupted in Haiti, Cameroon, Egypt, Bangladesh and Mexico – despite the fact that there’s enough food for everyone on the planet.

In 2000 world leaders of almost every country made a global commitment to halve hunger by 2015 – but little progress has been made.

In the face of the food crisis, urgent international action by governments to deliver on their commitments is now essential.

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ActionAid has been campaigning since 2007 in over 30 countries for a hunger free world.

To amplify the voices of campaigners, ActionAid is teaming up with the Elders, including Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu and Mary Robinson to help poor communities to win the right to food.

Take action now and sign a personal declaration of human rights – including the right to food – for everyone on the planet.

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