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Food Insecurity Hits Record High, 295 Million Affected

5/19/2025

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The UN Global Report on Food Crises 2025 paints a grim picture: food insecurity and child malnutrition have surged to a six-year high, affecting over 295 million people across 53 nations. In the hardest-hit regions, a staggering 22.6% of the population faces severe hunger, a distressing 5% rise since 2023, fueled by conflict, extreme weather, and economic turmoil.

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The UN Global Report on Food Crises 2025 paints a grim picture: food insecurity and child malnutrition have surged to a six-year high, affecting over 295 million people across 53 nations. In the hardest-hit regions, a staggering 22.6% of the population faces severe hunger, a distressing 5% rise since 2023, fueled by conflict, extreme weather, and economic turmoil.