gorta has signed the Dóchas Code of Conduct on Images and Messages. As a signatory we are committed to adhering to and promoting this code of conduct, which is based on the paramount principles of: •
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Belief in the equality of all people
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Acceptance of the need to promote fairness, solidarity and justice
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gorta is the affiliate of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Ireland since gorta was founded in 1965. The FAO aims to help developing countries modernise and improve their agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices, with a particular focus given to developing rural areas. It continues to highlight its strong commitment to the elimination of hunger with World Food Day which is held in midOctober every year and which gorta hosts in Ireland.
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Gorta is a member of the International Alliance Against Hunger (IAAH). IAAH is a voluntary association of international organisations and National Alliances Against Hunger (NAAH) which aims to generate political will and practical action in the fight against global hunger by linking like-minded organisations and coordinating their actions.