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United Nations |
An intergovernmental organization to promote international co-operation |
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Human Rights |
A right which is believed to belong to every person despite our nationality, race, sex, place of residence, etc. |
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Power |
The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events. |
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Repression |
The act of using force to control someone or something |
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Censorship |
- The control of the information and ideas circulated within a society - Blocks something for being heard, read or seen. |
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NATO |
a military alliance of European and North American democracies founded after World War II to strengthen international ties between member states—especially the United States and Europe—and to serve as a counter-balance to the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact.
- If a country declares war against a NATO-member, the other members have to step in and defend it. |
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Poverty |
The state of having little to no money, resources, supplies, and support |
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Ideology |
A set of beliefs or opinions of a group or an individual |
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Terrorism |
The unofficial or unauthorized use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.
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22nd of July, 2011 |
The Norway Massacre
The massacre of the centre of Oslo and Utøya, a political camp for the Labour Party. Andrea Behring Breivik terrorized Norway to shock and misery after the murder of 77 people and the injury of several others for the reason of demonstrating against immigration and a multi-cultured country. |
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Freedom of speech |
The right to voice out your ideas, opinions and beliefs without the use of censorship or the fear of being arrested |
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Governance |
Establishment of policies, and continuous monitoring of their proper implementation, by the members of the governing body of an organization.
- Balancing out the powers of the members, no one is superior |
