humanitarian worker

collocation in English

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humanitarian
adjective
noun[C]
uk
/hjuːˌmæn.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/us
/hjuːˌmæn.ɪˈter.i.ən/
(a person who is) involved in or connected with improving people's lives and ...
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worker
noun[C]
uk
/ˈwɜː.kər/us
/ˈwɝː.kɚ/
someone who works in a particular job or in a ...
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(Definition ofhumanitarianandworkerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In this context, it is pretty scandalous that ahumanitarianworkershould continue to be held prisoner.
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There is an uncanny resemblance between this grouping and the one constituted by anthropologists and humanitarian workers today.
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What is more, numerous acts of violence are being committed against humanitarian workers.
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Humanitarian workers have also felt threatened and many are leaving the country.
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I also consider it an urgent matter, of course, to improve the safety of humanitarian workers.
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Humanitarian workers often face attacks or other acts that violate international law.
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We hope that the military will be able increasingly to provide safe areas, so that humanitarian workers are able to return and the humanitarian effort can be expanded.
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Failure to comply with these principles could be prejudicial both to humanitarian workers and to the populations concerned.
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The same statement is also made by the humanitarian workers who are in situ distributing aid and helping with the reconstruction process.
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It is important to carry on strengthening these organisations' freedom of action and the protection of humanitarian workers.
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What became of the measures we called for in order to protect the humanitarian workers and what is to become of our appeals today?
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It should also go hand in hand with political and diplomatic activities, notably to protect humanitarian workers and to ensure that they reach the areas of intervention.
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This included the difficulties of access to populations affected by armed conflicts, deliberate attacks on humanitarian workers and violations of international humanitarian law.
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Furthermore, the current security situation is preventing humanitarian workers from operating and reaching the people, which is terrible.
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We welcome the president's recent undertaking and his decision to make a statement on the importance of the protection of humanitarian workers whom we support in the area.
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Giannou is reportedly known among humanitarian workers for his efficiency.
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Both parties were urged to guarantee safe passage for humanitarian workers.
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The parties had to guarantee the safety of humanitarian workers.
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Misuse may diminish their protective value and undermine the effectiveness of humanitarian workers.
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The parties were called upon to respect human rights and the neutrality of humanitarian workers.
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