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humanitarian

[hyoo-man-i-tair-ee-uhn, yoo-] / hjuˌmæn ɪˈtɛər i ən, ju- /




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"Nicaragua invokes Germany's responsibility in connection to multiple violations of international law, particularly in respect of the odious scourge of genocide and international humanitarian law," ambassador Carlos Jose Arguello Gomez told the court.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

The UN's humanitarian agency said the main challenge was now access, with more than 40 bridges destroyed.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Alastair Chambers, from Gloucester, said the mix-up happened when he returned to Kathmandu after flying back in a humanitarian aid helicopter from a village near the Trishuli river.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

The United States and Canada said they would provide $3.6 million each in humanitarian aid to Nepal.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

And through Twitter, Facebook, and PIH’s own website, when new health and humanitarian crises occur, such as the January 2010 earthquake and the 2010-2012 cholera outbreak in Haiti, the response can be instantaneous.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

The number of aid workers killed worldwide in 2025 reached 350, with the most fatalities in Gaza and Sudan, the United Nations said Monday, calling attacks on humanitarians "unacceptable."

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

But thank God we have humanitarians like Jeff and Janine Yass who still believe in lifting them up.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

"The time has come to de-escalate the conflict in Sudan and ensure the protection of civilians, health workers, and humanitarians," he said.

From BBC Mar. 22, 2026

The designation, humanitarians say, in effect outlaws aid deliveries to areas under Houthi control, where 70% of the population resides.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 2026

What seriously concerns our humanitarians is the service of mankind.

From The Jessica Letters: An Editor's Romance by Paul Elmer More




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