The Role of the United Nations in Maintaining Food Security in Conflict Zones

Abstract

This research addresses the role of the United Nations in preserving food security in conflict zones, emphasizing that food security is a cornerstone of human security and is severely affected by armed conflicts. The study explores the mechanisms of UN intervention, with a particular focus on the efforts of the World Food Programme (WFP), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in providing emergency relief, supporting agriculture, and ensuring humanitarian coordination. The research also reviews the international legal framework prohibiting the use of starvation as a method of warfare, especially UN Security Council Resolution 2417. However, UN interventions face numerous challenges, including politicization, funding shortages, and lack of accountability. The study recommends expanding partnerships with local actors, enhancing mechanisms of accountability, and integrating food security within the framework of sustainable development.

Keywords: Food Security – Armed Conflicts – United Nations – Human Security.