Peace and Conflict Flashcards
Pacifism
refusing to fight in wars
Weapons of mass destruction
non-nuclear weapons which can destroy large areas and/or large numbers of people e.g. chemical weapons
Just war
a war that is fought for the right reasons and in a right way
World peace
the basic aim of the United Nations to remove the causes of war
Bullying
intimidating or frightening people weaker than yourself
Forgiveness
the act of stopping blaming someone and/or pardoning them for what they have done wrong
Reconciliation
bringing together people who were opposed to each other
Aggression
Attacking without being provoked
Exploitation
Taking advantage of a weaker group
Conflict resolution
Bringing a fight or struggle to a peaceful conclusion
The United Nations
An international body set up to promote world peace and co-operation
Respect
Treating a person or their feelings with consideration
