2.4 billion people on the planet do not have access to adequate nutrition while 811 million don't have enough food.
As Ireland marks World Hunger Day latest figures reveal that 6 out of 10 people facing acute food insecurity are in countries plagued by conflict.
Hunger kills more people than Aids, malaria and tuberculosis combined throughout the world.
The Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross Liam O Dwyer said the situation is becoming untenable.
