food in other countries. Food should never be used as an instrument of political and economic pressure.65 In fact, parties to the CESCR agree to help other state parties in need. The General Comment reminds States of their commitment to Take joint and separate action to achieve the full realization of the right to adequate food. … States parties should take steps to respect the enjoyment of the right to food in other countries, to protect that right, to facilitate access to food and to provide the necessary aid when required.66 Organizations, such as the WFP also play a special role in setting the example for proper protection of economic and social rights when implementing their programs. Paragraph 40 of General Comment 12 specifically calls upon U.N. humanitarian agencies to promote and realize the right to food in places where they intervene.67 65 ‘The right to adequate food (Art. 11),’ May 12, 1999. E/C.12/1999/5, CESCR General Comment 12 (37). (General Comments). 66 ‘The right to adequate food (Art. 11),’ May 12, 1999. E/C.12/1999/5, CESCR General Comment (36). (General Comments). 67 ‘The right to adequate food (Art. 11),’ May 12, 1999. E/C.12/1999/5, CESCR General Comment 12 (40). (General Comments). “The role of the United Nations agencies, including through the . . . UNDAF at the country level, in promoting the realization of the right to food is of special importance. Coordinated efforts for the realization of the right to food should be maintained to enhance coherence and interaction among all the actors concerned, including the various components of civil society.” It further called upon the UN agencies such as UNICEF, the WFP, and the UNDP to cooperate more fully, and focus their efforts with the needs of the recipients in mind, rather than their own narrow mandates. 16