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Activists Protest in Rio Near G20 Summit Venue with Empty Plates Symbolising Hunger

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Activists Protest in Rio Near G20 Summit Venue with Empty Plates Symbolising Hunger

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According to the United Nations, 733 million human beings starved in 2023. This figure is equivalent to one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa.

Protesters are using empty plates to represent hunger. According to the United Nations, 733 million human beings starved in 2023. This figure is equivalent to one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa.

G20 countries agreed to a global alliance against hunger and poverty unveiled by Brazil last July. The alliance will be launched on the first day of the summit. The reduction of poverty is one of Brazil’s priorities for its current presidency of the group. The main events of the G20 summit are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

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The group of nations is expected to implement practical activities between 2025 and 2030 to accelerate the elimination of hunger and the reduction of poverty. November 17th marks the 8th World Day of the Poor.