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Chronic hunger continues to impact women worldwide

On World Hunger Day, millions still lack access to food as they face persistent poverty.

Women worldwide bear the brunt of chronic hunger: 60 percent of those affected are female [File: Andres Martinez Casares/Reuters]
Women worldwide bear the brunt of chronic hunger: 60 percent of those affected are female [File: Andres Martinez Casares/Reuters]
By 
Dawn Kissi
31 May 2019
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