A study by the Union of International Associations (UIA): The following social agents face conditions of vulnerability analogous (if not identical) with those of NGOs and their personnel
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Scientists on hazardous missions: Environmental monitoring in hazardous areas
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Journalists and media crews: Reporting in hazardous areas
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Corporate executives: Negotiating relief contracts in hazardous areas
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Diplomats: Engaged in diplomatic missions to hazardous areas
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Missionaries and religious groups (when not defined as NGOs)
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Voluntary combattants: Not protected by government military provisions (eg during the Spanish Civil War)
