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WFP Global Champion in the Battle Against Hunger award

Documentary record

WFP recognized Lula as "Global Champion in the Battle Against Hunger"; the honor was presented by Executive Director Josette Sheeran during her first official visit to Brazil.[1]

The honor was presented on May 10, 2010.[2]

Rationale: leadership in fighting hunger and inadequate nutrition in Brazil and in the world; the award is given for vision and leadership in confronting hunger.[3]

Sources and evidence

Excerpts are quoted in the original language of the source.

  1. 1. WFP recognized Lula as "Global Champion in the Battle Against Hunger"; the honor was presented by Executive Director Josette Sheeran during her first official visit to Brazil.

    • UN agency honours Brazilian President for efforts against hunger · UN (UN News) International organization
      Where: paragraph 2. Accessed October 13, 2026.
      “The World Food Programme (WFP) recognized Mr. Lula da Silva as a Global Champion in the Battle Against Hunger, saying he had set an example that should be emulated in efforts to end global hunger.”
    • UN agency honours Brazilian President for efforts against hunger · UN (UN News) International organization
      Where: paragraph 3. Accessed October 13, 2026.
      “said WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran, who bestowed the honour on Mr. Lula da Silva during her first official visit to the country.”

  2. 2. The honor was presented on May 10, 2010.

    • UN agency honours Brazilian President for efforts against hunger · UN (UN News) International organization
      Where: date of the article + paragraph 1 ("today"). Accessed October 13, 2026.
      “10 May 2010 The United Nations food aid agency today honoured President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil for his leadership in the fight against hunger and inadequate nutrition in his country and across the world.”

  3. 3. Rationale: leadership in fighting hunger and inadequate nutrition in Brazil and in the world; the award is given for vision and leadership in confronting hunger.

    • UN agency honours Brazilian President for efforts against hunger · UN (UN News) International organization
      Where: paragraph 4 (quotation from Josette Sheeran). Accessed October 13, 2026.
      ““President Lula has shown leadership in the fight against hunger by pushing the needs of the poor and the under-nourished to the very top of the international agenda,” she said.”