The cards Question What is a humanitarian problem? Tap to flip Answer A situation or event, often large-scale, that seriously and immediately threatens the health, safety or wellbeing of a community or group of people. Question What is a natural disaster? Tap to flip Answer A harmful event caused by natural forces, such as a volcanic eruption, earthquake or drought, that can damage communities and the environment. Question Are humanitarian problems always sudden? Tap to flip Answer No. They can be sudden or long-term. Question What do humanitarian problems often lead to? Tap to flip Answer Widespread human suffering and displacement. Question What do short-term responses to humanitarian crises focus on? Tap to flip Answer Saving lives, providing immediate aid and preventing further harm. Question Give one way countries support long-term responses to humanitarian problems. Tap to flip Answer Development aid, peacebuilding or human rights protections. Question What is a refugee? Tap to flip Answer A person forced to leave their home because of a well-founded fear of being persecuted. Question What is negotiation? Tap to flip Answer Discussion between parties aiming to reach a mutual agreement, often used to resolve disputes. Question What is citizenship action? Tap to flip Answer Taking part as an active citizen: someone who takes responsibility, gets involved in areas of public concern and tries to make a positive difference. Question What is a demonstration? Tap to flip Answer A public meeting or march protesting against a specific issue. Question Is voting the only way citizens can make a difference on global humanitarian issues? Tap to flip Answer No. They can also take part in demonstrations, volunteer schemes and other actions that raise awareness or give direct support. Question Can voting and other citizenship actions influence government? Tap to flip Answer Yes, but change may take time and face challenges. Question What is hard power? Tap to flip Answer A state's ability to influence other states through coercion, often by military or economic means. Question What is soft power? Tap to flip Answer The ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion rather than coercion or force. Question Are economic sanctions an example of hard power or soft power? Tap to flip Answer Hard power. Question Is diplomacy an example of hard power or soft power? Tap to flip Answer Soft power. Question What does NGO stand for? Tap to flip Answer Non-governmental organisation. Question What is an NGO? Tap to flip Answer A non-profit, voluntary group working locally, nationally or internationally towards a specific aim, independent from governments but often working alongside them. Question Can NGOs receive government funding? Tap to flip Answer Yes. They are independent of government control but can still receive government funding. Question Give one example of a global agency NGOs often work with to save lives in crises. Tap to flip Answer For example the WHO. Question Give one factor the effectiveness of NGOs in crises depends on. Tap to flip Answer Funding, accountability or community reach. Question What is social justice? Tap to flip Answer A system where everyone has equal rights, opportunities and access to resources, whatever their background or identity. Question What is humanitarian law? Tap to flip Answer International laws that govern how we must treat other humans. Where this deck sits in the curriculum Curriculum National Curriculum for England Stage GCSE (Years 10–11) Course GCSE Citizenship Unit How does the international community respond to global humanitarian problems? England's National Curriculum sets what is taught; the units and their order are Oak National Academy's. Flash Feed is not affiliated with Oak or any exam board.
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