humanitarian
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Such an outcome would rank among the largest humanitarian and economic crises in history.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
The United Nations estimates more than a million people are in need of immediate humanitarian aid.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
“The possibility of escalation, therefore, seems much more likely, the result then potentially being a truly devastating humanitarian impact, both for the Iranian population and for the Gulf population.”
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
A humanitarian worker in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been medically evacuated to the UK after a potential healthcare‑related exposure to Ebola.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Not if the persons primary achievement is playing a sport. But if you can make a case for their significant contribution to history, like through activism or humanitarian works, then maybe.”
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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As for whether humanitarians had the resources to deal with such a scenario, he warned: "Absolutely not. Our system has been depleted from every resource."
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 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 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
By early January, humanitarians were preparing to expand operations.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2025
She had seen so many battles fought, in theory, by humanitarians who are alive to the injustice of the world.
From The Bondwoman by Ryan, Marah Ellis
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