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humanitarian

of or relating to ethical or theological humanitarianism
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The wild beast was making its way instinctively eastward to the Pacific coast, and the civilised humanitarian in fearful anxious dependence watched the proceedings with awe.
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He was one of the great humanitarian French freethinkers; and the only thing wrong with them is that they make mercy even colder than justice.
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To this section belong economists, philanthropists, humanitarians, improvers of the condition of the working class, organisers of charity, members of societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, temperance fanatics, hole-and-corner reformers of every imaginable kind.
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* The Humanitarians held that God was to be understood as having a really human form.
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ISLAMABAD -- Modern-day humanitarian laws bear an uncanny resemblance with the humanitarian principles first proposed by Islam with the advent of the religion some 1,400 years ago.
Misconceptions over Islamic humanitarian values must be cleared
Highlighting the role of women in addressing humanitarian crises, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pointed out 'from supporting civilians caught up in crisis to addressing disease outbreaks, women humanitarians are on the front lines'.
A Grand Bargain to foster local leadership in humanitarian sector in Myanmar
AS the world marks World Humanitarian Day, the Red Cross Society has called on Nigerians and the government to support its activities, especially its efforts to meet the needs of people in a humanitarian crisis.
World Humanitarian Day: Red Cross Seek More Support From Nigerians
The work of women humanitarians makes a "huge difference" to the lives of millions of women, men and children in urgent need, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in his message for World Humanitarian Day.
UN chief pays tributes to women humanitarians, calls for strengthening their role
Marking the 10th anniversary of World Humanitarian Day on Monday, the United Nations honoured the contributions of tens of thousands of women humanitarian aid workers who are providing life-saving support to millions of people caught in crises in some of the world's most dangerous places.
UN pays special tribute to women humanitarians
ISLAMABAD: Like other parts of the globe World Humanitarian Day marked here on Monday (August 19) to honour aid workers around the world who risk their lives to help save and improve the lives of others.
World Humanitarian Day marked
ISLAMABAD -- United Nations Organization (UNO) Secretary General Antonio Guterres in his message on the World Humanitarian Day has said that the world leaders, and all parties to conflict, must ensure that humanitarians are protected from harm, as required under international law.
Serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law continue around the world: Antonio Guterres
DUBAI, 19th August, 2019 (WAM) -- Dubai's International Humanitarian City, IHC, embraced World Humanitarian Day celebrations on Monday, welcoming more than 100 humanitarian workers and partners to spotlight the achievements and attributes women bring to global humanitarian action.
Dubai's IHC gives voice to Women Humanitarians

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