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FAO and WFP warn of rising levels of acute hunger with potential risk of famine in four SUN countries

Burkina Faso, northeastern Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen cause for concern but acute hunger on the rise across the globe The world has been put on a heightened famine alert with a new report by two United Nations agencies that contains a stark warning; four…
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Publication date: FRI, 6 NOV, 2020
EVENT / Webinar

Towards a healthy weight for all children – maintaining momentum in challenging times

Towards a healthy weight for all children – maintaining momentum in challenging times To mark this year’s World Children’s Day, UNICEF and WHO are pleased to invite you to join a webinar focused on global efforts to prevent childhood overweight and...
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Publication date: THU, 5 NOV, 2020
RESOURCE / Briefs/ fact sheets

New Food Coalition aims to avert a “catastrophic” post-COVID-19 food crisis

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Publication date: WED, 4 NOV, 2020
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Fear of food insecurity as number of malnutrition cases spike in Somalia

* Originally published by the ICRC A spike in number of children malnutrition cases has been observed in Somali Red Crescent (SRCS) health clinics, in particular in Beledweyne, Guriel and Baidoa. The rise in food prices and the loss of income triggered by COVID-19 raise fears…
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Publication date: TUE, 3 NOV, 2020
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“Cost of a Plate of Food” 2020 report shows access to food grossly unequal as COVID-19 adds to challenges

A basic meal is far beyond the reach of millions of people in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic joins conflict, climate change and economic troubles in pushing up levels of hunger around the world, according to a new study released today by the United Nations…
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Publication date: MON, 2 NOV, 2020
RESOURCE / National plans

National Nutrition Plan - Nigeria

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Publication date: SAT, 31 OCT, 2020
RESOURCE / Toolkits/ tools

Averting a lost COVID generation

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Publication date: SAT, 31 OCT, 2020
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Youth organisations use online tools for monitoring nutrition budgets in Peru

While many actors recognize the importance of listening to a wide range of voices, young people often are left out at the decision-making table, especially when it comes to budgetary issues. The Initiative Against Child Malnutrition (IDI) in Peru is already changing that by training…
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Publication date: THU, 29 OCT, 2020
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New SUN Movement Pooled Fund website

The SUN Movement Pooled Fund is very excited to finally release its brand-new website! Available at https://scalingupnutrition.org/spf/ and full of information structured in four overarching themes, the website brings everything about the SUN Movement Pooled Fund together in one place. In the About section, you…
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Publication date: THU, 29 OCT, 2020
RESOURCE / Briefs/ fact sheets

WFP and Kenya government launch cash transfers for families impacted by coronavirus

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Publication date: THU, 29 OCT, 2020
RESOURCE / Case studies

Vitamin A Supplementation during COVID-19 in Pakistan

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Publication date: THU, 29 OCT, 2020
RESOURCE / Case studies

Engaging with Gender Focal Points in Government and Women’s Organizations Locally

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Publication date: THU, 29 OCT, 2020
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Things we learnt from Keeping Up with YL4N for World Food Day

* Originally published by the SUN Civil Society Network Last World Food Day also marked the inaugural youth-led webinar from the SUN CSN Youth Leaders for Nutrition. The event was organised in the same spirit that embodies the Youth Leaders for Nutrition programme – for…
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Publication date: WED, 28 OCT, 2020
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Malnutrition surges among young children in Yemen as conditions worsen

Acute malnutrition rates among children under the age of five are the highest ever recorded in parts of Yemen, with more than half a million cases in southern districts, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Acute Malnutrition analysis released today by…
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Publication date: WED, 28 OCT, 2020
RESOURCE / Investment Snapshots

Mauritanie 2020

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Publication date: WED, 28 OCT, 2020
RESOURCE / Investment Snapshots

Mauritania 2020

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Publication date: WED, 28 OCT, 2020
RESOURCE / Investment Snapshots

Kyrgyz Republic 2020

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Publication date: WED, 28 OCT, 2020
RESOURCE / Investment Snapshots

Indonesia 2020

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Publication date: WED, 28 OCT, 2020
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Update on progress with the Strategy for SUN 3.0 – A message from the Executive Committee

Following careful preparation and very wide consultation with SUN members and stakeholders, we are very pleased to tell you that the Strategy has now been agreed by the Executive Committee. The document agreed by the ExCom is now being professionally edited and will proceed to the…
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Publication date: TUE, 27 OCT, 2020
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Nutrition-sensitive investments in agriculture and food systems – Budget analysis guidance note

Food systems provide for all people’s nutritional needs, while at the same time contributing to sustainable growth. However, the prevalence of child undernutrition remains unacceptably high and is compounded by rising levels of obesity and diet-related chronic diseases. Investments in nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food systems…
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Publication date: TUE, 27 OCT, 2020