Sentence examples for basic humanitarian rights from inspiring English sources

Attempting to uphold a semblance of basic humanitarian rights under Assad's rule is risky business.

The United Nations and large INGOs hope that regime change, or the space for discourse in the electoral process, will push the Government of Sri Lanka to adhere to basic humanitarian and human rights norms in the rebuilding process --a condithey thavethus have thus far been hesitant to attach to donor funds.

They protect civilians' basic humanitarian needs and human rights, but also their rights to property and natural resources.

"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.

Finally, UNICEF's presence and activities in asylum countries including Montenegro, Kosovo and other areas of Serbia/FRY, underline the importance of adhering to basic humanitarian principles as established under international humanitarian, refugee and human rights law (e.g. that victims shall be assisted and protected irrespective of any political consideration).

It is simply complying with basic humanitarian standards.

"Basic humanitarian needs are unavailable [and] basic medication, and even food staples are expensive if they can be found".

Nuclear weapons are the antithesis of some of the most basic humanitarian values.

Rather, it's about providing basic humanitarian protection and aid to significant numbers still in need.

"Accordingly, the ability to deliver adequate levels of basic humanitarian services has been adversely affected".

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