The United Nations states that hunger in the world is once again on the rise after a continuous decrease in the first half of the 1990s. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in its annual report released on Tuesday, writes that nearly 850 million people, mostly residing in developing countries, go to bed hungry every night. According to this report, while the number of hungry people decreased by thirty-seven percent in the first half of the 1990s, in the second half of the decade, 18 million more were added to their number. The FAO says that the latest estimates, covering the period from 1999 to 2001, make achieving the goal of halving the number of hungry people by 2015 increasingly unlikely.
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Hunger in the World is Increasing
Feb 9, 2026
February 9, 2026
1 min read
📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway
The UN reports that global hunger is rising again after a decline in the early 1990s, with 850 million people going to bed hungry each night, primarily in developing countries. This trend raises concerns about the feasibility of halving hunger by 2015.
🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line:
The increase in global hunger highlights urgent challenges that could impact Iran and the broader region.
👥 Key Players
United Nations
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International organization
"The UN plays a crucial role in addressing global issues like hunger and food security, which can impact Iran's policies and humanitarian efforts."
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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Specialized agency of the UN
"The FAO provides critical data and guidance on food security, influencing agricultural policies in Iran and other countries."
📰 What Happened
The United Nations has reported a rise in global hunger, reversing a trend of decline from the early 1990s, with 850 million people, mainly in developing countries, experiencing hunger. This trend raises concerns about the feasibility of achieving the goal to halve hunger by 2015.
- 850 million people go to bed hungry each night, primarily in developing countries.
- The number of hungry people increased by 18 million in the latter half of the 1990s.
💡 Why It Matters
🇮🇷 For Iran: Rising hunger levels could exacerbate existing economic challenges in Iran, leading to social unrest and increased demand for government intervention.
🌍 Regional: Food insecurity can lead to regional instability, affecting migration patterns and political relations among neighboring countries.
🌐 International: The rise in hunger challenges global efforts to achieve sustainable development goals, prompting international aid and policy responses.
📚 Background
Hunger has been a persistent issue globally, particularly in developing nations, where economic and political factors contribute to food insecurity.
Food security
Sustainable development goals
📡 Source:
NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence:
70%
The UN and FAO are generally considered reliable sources for data on global issues, though interpretations may vary.
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Translation confidence: 85%
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