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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
Emergency assistance, such as food, shelter and medical care, provided to people affected by conflict or disaster.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Paper 2
Revise: Resolving International Disputes and ConflictsThe UK also responds to the consequences of conflict through humanitarian aid, including emergency food and medical assistance for civilians. This reduces suffering, although it does not itself settle the disagreement that caused the crisis.
Paper 2
Assistance intended to protect lives and relieve suffering during emergencies, such as conflict or disasters.
Mediation means helping parties negotiate, not media reporting. Humanitarian aid reduces suffering but does not itself settle a dispute.
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The United Nations (UN) brings together 193 member states, including the UK. Its aims include maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights and providing humanitarian aid. It gives countries a forum for discussing disagreements and organising joint responses rather than relying only on separate national action.
