3) Peace And Conflict Flashcards
The United Nations
An international body set up to promote world peace and co-operation
World peace
The ending of war throughout the whole world (the basic aim of the United Nations)
Aggression
Attacking without being provoked
Exploitation
Taking advantage of a weaker group
Just war
A war that is fought for the right reasons and in a right way
Pacifism
The belief that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means
Weapons of mass destruction
Weapons which can destroy large areas and numbers of people
Bullying
Intimidating/frightening people weaker than yourself
Respect
Treating a person or their feelings with consideration
Forgiveness
Stopping blaming someone and/or pardoning them for what they have done wrong
Reconciliation
Bringing together people who were opposed to each other
Conflict resolution
Bringing a fight or struggle to a peaceful conclusion
