humanitarian

Example Sentences

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"I urgently call on parties to spare civilians and civilian objects in all military operations. It is their obligation under international humanitarian law."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Widespread strikes on power plants and bridges, regardless of military value, raise legal and humanitarian questions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In the background of a bar, a poster for Roberto Rossellini’s earnest humanitarian classic “Europa ’51” is visible, Jude obviously paying homage to a classic story about a privileged woman’s crisis of charity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"We allowed this ship to reach Cuba in order to provide humanitarian needs to the Cuban people. These decisions are being made on a case-by-case basis," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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