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Under section J.10.9.4, the General Secretary is responsible for reporting all decisions made by the Judicial Committee. While the Judicial Committee’s Decision is available for you to review, below is an overview of the Judicial Committee's role and details about the decision, which can either be affirmed or referred back to the Judicial Committee for further review.
This is a chart to help you with the naming conventions of proposals.
Food insecurity remains one of the most pressing global challenges, deeply affecting health, education, and economic development. In 2024, 304 million people faced acute food insecurity according to the UN World Food Programme, with the number of people experiencing severe hunger globally rising to 783 million-an increase of 122 million since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The main drivers include conflict, climate-related disasters (such as El Niño and La Niña), and economic shocks like sanctions and hyperinflation. These factors have intensified, particularly in countries already vulnerable due to prolonged wars and successive natural disasters.
