UNICEF Report Highlights Global Child Food Poverty Crisis
181 million children under 5 face severe food poverty, with Africa and South Asia most affected.
- UNICEF's report reveals 1 in 4 children globally suffer from severe food poverty.
- Key drivers include inequity, conflict, climate change, and rising food prices.
- Burkina Faso, Rwanda, and Peru show progress through government leadership and social programs.
- Severe food poverty leads to life-threatening malnutrition, impacting children's health and development.
- UNICEF calls for urgent action to transform food systems and prioritize children's nutrition.