Sentence examples for basic humanitarian principles from inspiring English sources

In Syria's maelstrom of horrors, it is hard to find anything that points to respect for basic humanitarian principles or even human dignity.

Definitely insecurity and protection of staff: we often work in challenging environments with an increasing number of incidents and attacks targeting us directly, despite basic humanitarian principles and common sense.

"This incident is a violation of basic humanitarian principles; all sick and wounded have the right to medical care," said Philippe Havet, the head of the group's local mission.

"These ongoing violations of international humanitarian law and of basic humanitarian principles by all sides must stop".

Yes, it is impossible to get non-state actors like ISIS and Al Qaeda to adhere to basic humanitarian principles, and we probably don't even want to give them the recognition it would take to try.

Schools are zones of peace where children must be allowed to play and learn in safety and security, and violations of this sort undermine the basic humanitarian principles which all cultures, religions and governments agree upon, and further escalates the spiral of violence in Iraq.

International support is often required to meet people's basic needs, including security, and to ensure access to basic services according to humanitarian principles (e.g. neutrality; impartiality; do no harm; accountability; participation of affected populations).

Something has been eroded about our perception of humanitarian principles.

It is simply complying with basic humanitarian standards.

MSF's international president said that respect for humanitarian principles no longer exists in there.

We should stick to our religious and humanitarian principles because otherwise, history will show no mercy".