Mothers continue five-day hunger strike at Parliament for parents who cannot feed children

The video discusses the impact of economic downturns on women and children, emphasizing the need for targeted actions to prevent child hunger. It highlights the Mother's Manifesto's demands for free universal school meals, adequate Universal Credit, and addressing the climate crisis for food security. The speaker shares experiences from running a food bank, noting increased demand and complex cases. Hunger is framed as a social justice issue, often weaponized in conflicts like Gaza. The video calls for responsibility in addressing climate emergencies, criticizing the West's inaction and unfulfilled promises.

What is one of the key demands of the Mother's Manifesto?

• Higher taxes on small businesses

• Free universal school meals

• Subsidies for fossil fuel companies

• Increased military spending

What is a proposed solution to fund measures for food security?

• Cutting healthcare budgets

• Increasing income tax

• Implementing a windfall tax on fossil fuel companies

• Reducing education funding

What is one of the reasons for the increased demand at food banks?

• Decreased population

• Lower inflation rates

• Rising costs of basic goods

• Abundant food supply

How is hunger described in the context of global issues?

• An economic opportunity

• A natural disaster

• A social justice issue

• A minor inconvenience

What is criticized about the West's response to the climate emergency?

• Lack of promises

• Excessive action

• Overfunding of climate initiatives

• Failure to act on promises