Section 3 Peace and Conflict Flashcards
Conflict Resolution
Bringing a fight or struggle to a peaceful conlusion
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)
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 or numbers of people
Bullying
Intimidation/frightening people weaker than yourself
Respect
Treating a person or their feelings with consideration
Forgiveness
Stopping blaming 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