Number of Ultrarich Hits All-Time High as Someone Dies From Hunger Every 4 Seconds

Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/09/20/number-ultrarich-hits-all-time-high-someone-dies-hunger-every-4-seconds “Those with the power and money to change this must come together to better respond to current crises and prevent and prepare for future ones,” a coalition of charities asserted. BRETT WILKINS September 20, 2022 As a … Continued

Oxfam Report Shows 11 People Are Dying of Hunger Every Minute—Outpacing Covid Fatalities

Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/09/oxfam-report-shows-11-people-are-dying-hunger-every-minute-outpacing-covid “To prevent unnecessary deaths and millions more people being pushed to extreme poverty and hunger, governments… must simultaneously build fairer and more sustainable food systems and support social protection programs.” BRETT WILKINS July 9, 2021 As many … Continued

‘The Last Straw’: As Pandemic Rages, Oxfam Warns 12,000 Could Die Per Day From Hunger

Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/09/last-straw-pandemic-rages-oxfam-warns-12000-could-die-day-hunger Published on Thursday, July 09, 2020 by Common Dreams “Meanwhile, those at the top are continuing to make a profit.” By Andrea Germanos, staff writer A mother holds her malnourished child to be weighed as he receives … Continued