Introduction 1. Human Needs, States Obligations and Law: Defining Human Rights 2. The Right to Food in the International Bill of Human Rights 3. Sovereign Work with Resources: The Right to Feed Oneself 4. Instituting Fulfilment and Implementing Legal Remedy for Violations 5. Extraterritorial States Obligations in Business, Trade and Cooperation 6. The Human Rights of Future Generations Conclusion
Biography
Rolf Künnemann is co-founder of FIAN International and served as the organisation’s first secretary general. Since then he provided leadership in a long line of important initiatives taken for the global human rights community.
A beautifully insightful book that is a compelling hybrid of autobiography, professional reflection, and socio‑legal commentary. In The Human Right to Food: An Insider’s account, Künnemann showcases his significant influence in developing and politically recognising the right‑to‑food advocacy and offers valuable insights into the development of FIAN and related global campaigns.
Dr Dave Beck, University of Salford.
This book presents an original and insightful perspective by a leading human rights NGO activist on what the human right to food really means. It is rich in covering many of the legal and political issues and struggles in making this right not just a matter of aspiration, but a lived reality.
Emeritus Professor Fons Coomans, Maastricht University.
It is rare to find a book that explores human rights from the vantage point of personal contributions and insights on the role of key civil society and UN institutions. Rolf Künnemann’s book is a brilliant treatise of such a personal journey. It offers a critical viewpoint to understand the human right to food.
Miloon Kothari, Independent Expert on Human Rights and Social Policy, served as the first UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing (2000-2008). He is the founder of the Delhi-based Housing and Land Rights Network.
