Peace and Conflict Flashcards
Aggression
Attacking without being provoked
Conflict Resolution
Bringing a fight or struggle to a peaceful conclusion
The United Nations
An international body set up to promote world peace and cooperation
World peace
The basic aim of the United Nations by removing the causes of war
Weapons of mass destruction
Weapons that can destroy large areas of people and or land
Bullying
Intimidating frightening people weaker than yourself
Reconciliation
Bringing people together who were previously opposed
Respect
Treating a person or their feelings with consideration
Forgiveness
The act of stopping blaming and or pardoning them for what they have done wrong
Pacifism
Refusing to fight in wars
Just war
A war that is fought for the right reasons and in the right way
Exploitation
Taking advantage of a weaker group