humanitarian

Example Sentences

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The family’s lawyers say they have not been able to access the care they need for their daughter in Mexico, and they have applied for humanitarian parole to return.

From Salon

The Australian government introduced legislation to block visa holders from nominated countries from visiting earlier this month, on the same day it granted humanitarian visas to seven members of the Iranian women's football delegation.

From BBC

The United Nations has proposed an emergency plan for crisis-hit Cuba, including tracking fuel use, amid talks with the United States on allowing energy imports for humanitarian services, a UN official said Wednesday.

From Barron's

Despite the city’s efforts, Naula’s indignation about the humanitarian situation he had witnessed had hardly subsided.

From Los Angeles Times

Spacey and Clinton were travelling on a humanitarian trip to promote Aids prevention.

From BBC