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humanitarian

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




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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

The European Commission said in a statement that a "humanitarian air bridge" to Bunia, which it has established with UNICEF, flew in the 100 tonnes of aid.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The sole airport providing humanitarian organisations access to the epicentre of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo reopened on Tuesday, when the reported number of suspected cases declined.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Seoul last month offered the mullahs humanitarian aid and proposed a separate diplomatic dialogue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

After he had been diagnosed with cancer, a newspaper campaign calling for his release on humanitarian grounds had influenced the government.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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