Explaner: What will change by declaring a famine in the United Nations Gaza, when and why this announcement is made

Last updated: August 22, 2025, 18:34 IST The United Nations eventually officially announced famine in Gaza. After this, the new Ray of Hope is expected to arise in the lives of people suffering from hunger in Gaza Strip. The United Nations officially announced a famine in Gaza on August 22. He said that five Lakh people are facing a ‘destructive’ hunger there. The question is that what will change after this announcement of the United Nations. Will help to reach there now? Especially when the Israeli Foreign Ministry immediately retaliated and said that “there is no famine in Gaza”. After all, what are these reasons, by which the United Nations officially announced famine in one place or another. If the United Nations (UN) makes an official announcement of famine in a country, it not only means that there is a lack of food, but also that the situation has reached the situation of serious human crisis. The United Nations does not use the word “famine” lightly. This integrated food safety phase classification (IPC) is done under the scale. What are the conditions to explain the famine, the conditions to explain famine, declare the United Nations a famine only when these three conditions are met – 20% of the population does not have enough food. – At least 2 people out of every 10,000 people die of hunger every day. – More than 30% of children need to be malnourished. The explanation of famine means that hunger has now moved beyond the ‘crisis’ to ‘broad deaths’. What happens as soon as the famine is declared – the global alarm rings, it is assumed that the situation is so bad that the country cannot handle alone. – Then the World Food Program (WFP) immediately starts to send large amounts of food grains. -Unicef ​​sends food supplements and high-energy medicines to children and the health organization for mothers world is watching the spread of disease, as diseases also spread quickly with famine. – The United Nations calls on funds to its member states, donor agencies and all NGOs around the world. – The local government is put under pressure so as not to interrupt the assistance work (as the government or militia has stopped the aidal in Somalia or Sudan several times) – there is often violence, looting and migration in areas affected by famine. The United Peace Army or International Security Forces can protect relief distribution. It also means that the area is under the United Nations Shantisena. What happens in people’s lives – Special camps are made in the areas where food and water are given. – Children and pregnant or milk women are priority. – Aviation and relief are sent daily. – If the situation is deteriorating for a long time, millions of people are displaced and starting to take shelter in neighboring countries. How to judge before declaring famine in Gaza – data must have been collected – information must have been taken from the Ministry of Local Health, Hospitals and Clinics, in which there must have been records of malnutrition rates and hungry deaths – the market uptake must have been done or food is available, how much the prices are. – How is the situation of water, electricity and fuel – how many times people eat? – By measuring the weight and height of children, they should have been known about their malnutrition. – Death statistics should be collected, especially children under 5 years. Which committee determines the integrated classification of food safety, ie IPC, is a team of experts that include UN agencies, NGOs and local officials. These people mix all the data and decide which area is in what condition. The famine Committee conducts independent evaluation before the explanation of famine. It consists of international experts of food security, nutrition and epidemiology. They see if the information is reliable or not, and there is no political pressure. Involved in the statement of famine – the report reaches the United Nations General Secretary. – The United Nations Coordination Office publishes official press release. – World Food Program. Unicef, Food and Agriculture Organization, World Health Organization jointly presents reports. After this, the Global Committee or IPC technical consent. – This does not include the consent of a particular country or countries. Also, come to peace forces as soon as the famine is declared? No, it doesn’t happen. The UN Peace Army is not automatically deployed. His work is only done if there is violence, armed conflict or political instability in the area. Then the United Nations Security Council must pass a proposal on it. If the roads are uncertain, the safety of the United Nations security force is taken or the local army. In some cases, the people of Shanti Sena protect the food convoy, protect the camp and make sure there is no looting. Why is the case crooked in Gaza, the case differs in Gaza? The United Nations Peace Force was never deployed in Gaza as Israel and America oppose it. America Vetsors It. In this is the same appearance that an agreement between Israel, Egypt and Hamas must be reached to provide assistance material. After this, some restrictions must be opened under the United Nations supervision. About author Sanjay Srivastava is the deputy editor in deputy editorial author News18. Experience more than 30 years of work on print, TV and digital media. Experience of local reporting to sports journalism in long journalistic life. In subjects like research special … Read more, the author is the deputy editor in News18. Experience more than 30 years of work on print, TV and digital media. Experience of local reporting to sports journalism in long journalistic life. Special in subjects such as research … Read more here to add News18 as your favorite news source on Google. Location: Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh First Published: 22 August 2025, 18:34 IST Home knowledge that will change by declaring famine in the United Nations Gaza, why this announcement was made