"Recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable
rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom,
justice, and peace in the world."
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (OneWorld.net) - More people are going hungry today than ever before in human history, and the numbers continue to rise. Establishing a global system of food reserves could help stifle the forces spreading hunger and begin to reverse the trend, humanitarian groups told government officials gathered at a World Food Summit this week.