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humanitarian

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




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Almost one million people in Lebanon - a fifth of the population - remain displaced from their homes and that 1.4 million need humanitarian aid, according to the UN.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

With better global health, development, and humanitarian assistance—with an ongoing connection to these communities—these kinds of interventions could happen faster, even, ideally, before an outbreak occurs.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Hadja Lahbib, the EU commissioner for crisis management, visited the provincial capital, Bunia, calling for humanitarian and health workers in the region to be guaranteed access to people in need.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

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

And as the Council swept through the final causeway, Gherland made sure to congratulate himself for his kind, humanitarian nature.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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