Given Quote by Gro Harlem Brundtland
“The dual scourge of hunger and malnutrition will be truly vanquished not only when granaries are full, but also when people's basic health needs are met and women are given their rightful role in societies”
About This Quote
True eradication of hunger requires both food security and comprehensive health services, especially empowering women in society.
In simple terms: Food alone isn’t enough; health and gender equity matter.
Key Takeaway
Address nutrition, health, and women's rights together.
Themes
Food security
Public health
Gender equality
Social justice
Sustainable development
Mood
Hopeful
Urgent
Empowering
Type
Policy statement
Social advocacy
Inspirational
When to use this quote
- Rural community health programs
- School feeding initiatives
- Women’s cooperatives
- National nutrition policies
- International development projects
Key Concepts
Nutrition
Maternal health
Economic empowerment
Policy integration
Practical Applications
- Design integrated nutrition‑health interventions
- Promote gender‑inclusive policy reforms
Questions to Reflect On
- How can health services be scaled alongside food aid?
- What policies best empower women to improve community nutrition?
