Canada's International Relationships Flashcards
Definition of peacemaking
A practical conflict transformation focused upon establishing equitable power relationships robust enough to forestall future conflict, often including the establishment of means of agreeing on ethical decisions within a community, or among parties
Definition of foreign aid
money, food, or other resources given or lent by one country to another.
What does UN stand for?
What’s its mission?
United Nations.
To maintain international peace and security; to foster cooperation in solving international economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems; to promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; to develop friendly relations among nations.
What does NATO stand for?
What’s its mission?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
What does WHO stands?
What’s its mission?
W old Health Organization.
What does the FAO stand for?
What’s its mission?
Food and Agriculture Organization.
What does OPEC stand for?
What’s its mission?
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
What does CIDA stand for?
What’s its mission and for principles?
Canadian International Development Agency.
What does ODA stand for?
What’s the definition?
Official Development Assistance.
What does NGO stand for?
What’s its definition?
Non-governmental organizations.
Definition of peacekeeping
the active maintenance of a truce between nations or communities, especially by an international military force.
“the 2,300-strong UN peacekeeping force”
