Citizen Engagement on the Right to Food in Eswatini

The right to food is a fundamental human right and is related to people's socio-economic wellbeing and their access to the basic necessities of life. This right means that every person has the right to access sufficient, safe and nutritious food. Food must be available, accessible and adequate.

This policy brief discusses the right to food and the challenges Eswatini faces in achieving food security for all its citizens. It examines the impact of climate change and land issues and proposes a number of recommendations to respond to the situation, including greater citizen engagement to ensure inclusion and greater collaboration between government, citizens, civil society and development partners.