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Humanitarian Vocabulary

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

change in velocity with time; in seismology and in earthquake engineering,

it is expressed as a fraction of gravity (g), with reference to vibrations of the ground or of a

structure. (UN DHA)

acceleration

acceptance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

the means by which individuals and organisations report to

a recognised authority, or authorities, and are held responsible for their actions

discussion

accountability

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A programme of action comprising six specific goals to improve the

protection of refugees and asylum-seekers around the world, agreed by UNHCR and States

as part of the Global Consultations process, endorsed by the Executive Committee

agenda for protection

capacity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The set of activities necessary to

understand a given situation, entails the collection, up-dating and analysis of data pertaining

to the population of concern (needs, capacities, resources, etc.), as well as the state of

infrastructure and general socio-economic conditions in a given location/area.

assessment

local meeting

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Aid that is controlled and spent by donor countries at their own

discretion. It may include staff, supplies, equipment, funding to receipt governments and

funding to NGOs.

donation

bilateral aid

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A combination of all the strengths and resources available within a community,

society or organization that can reduce the level of risk, or the effects of a disaster.

ability

capacity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

The system of measures, usually run by a governmental agency, to protect

the civilian population in wartime, to respond to disasters, and to prevent and mitigate the

RELIEFWEB GLOSSARY OF HUMANITARIAN TERMS

civil defence

civil society

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