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humanitarian

[hyoo-man-i-tair-ee-uhn, yoo-] / hyuˌmæn ɪˈtɛər i ən, yu- /




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Meanwhile, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis remains severe, with much of the population dependent on aid and lacking adequate shelter and sanitation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The sole airport providing humanitarian organisations access to the epicentre of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo reopened on Tuesday, when the reported number of suspected cases declined.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

By the time it ends up in everything from M&Ms to medicines to makeup, few consumers or businesses know they’re contributing to the world’s worst humanitarian disaster.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Human Rights in China, a nongovernmental organization based in New York, urged the South Korean government to uphold humanitarian principles and ensure Dong isn’t returned to China.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

I am making books, documentaries, and speeches, and I am meeting interesting people, doing social media campaigns, and engaging in humanitarian work.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai




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