[22 July 2011] ANTANANARIVO – In Madagascar, one in two inhabitants is food insecure. This proportion rises to 68% in the South of the country. The international sanctions imposed on the island and governmental inaction are aggravating the situation."All food security indicators are in the red", stated Olivier De Schutter at a press conference closing his official mission to Madagascar.

[20 July 2011] BRUSSELS – Olivier De Schutter invites States, United Nations departments and agencies, national human rights institutions, civil society and other relevant stakeholders to participate in the public consultation on the draft “Guiding Principles on Human Rights Impact Assessments of Trade and Investment Agreements.” The document seeks to set out key principles that should guide human rights impact assessments for trade and investment agreements between States.