The World Food Programme has won the Nobel Prize for Peace, it was announced today.
Peyvand Khorsandi, WFP editorial -- this is taken from World Food Programme web site here. “Every one of the 690 million hungry people in the world today has the right to live peacefully and without hunger,” said WFP’s Executive Director David Beasley, in a statement. “Today, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has turned the global spotlight on them and on the devastating consequences of conflict.” He added: “Climate shocks and economic pressures have further compounded their plight. And now, a global pandemic with its brutal impact on economies and communities, is pushing millions more to the brink of starvation.” In a video message on Twitter, Beasley — who is currently in Niger — paid tribute to WFP staff. “They’re out there in the most difficult, complex places in the world, whether there’s war, conflict, climate extremes, it doesn’t matter,” he said. “They’re out there, and they deserve this award.” Beasley also added that the Nobel Peace Prize is “poignant tribute to our WF...