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 Nation)
Just war
A war that is fought for the right reasons and in a right way
Pacifism
The belief that all arguments 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
Forgiveness
Stopping blaming someone/or pardoning then for what they have done
Reconciliation
Bringing together people who are 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
Respect
Treating a person or their feelings with consideration
