humanitarian

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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

The State Department has also coordinated humanitarian aid missions with the Catholic Church.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The medical charity says the humanitarian system has failed to respond to the needs of survivors, and calls for accountability and action.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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," she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 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