Medical Peace Work Glossary
Terms are from the Medical Peace Work | Course 1 Health Workers, conflict and peace.
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DemocracyForm of government characterised by elections, majority rule, representation in parliamentary bodies, the rule of law. | |
Direct violenceA deliberate act or omission, acute or chronic, causing a reduction in the physical, mental or social potential of beings (J. Galtung). | |