Preferred Term
CIVIL DEFENCE FORCES
Scope Note
Groups established within the law by civilian volunteers or governments to assist public authorities in the maintenance of public order and the protection of the civilian population. Do not confuse with PARAMILITARY FORCES
Used For
CIVILIAN DEFENCE FORCES
Hierarchy
01 - POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS
Broader Terms
ARMED FORCES
DISARMAMENT AND MILITARY QUESTIONS
Related Terms
MILITARY SERVICE
NON-STATE ACTORS
PARAMILITARY FORCES
URI
http://metadata.un.org/thesaurus/1001001
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Language Equivalents
ar
قوات الدفاع المدني
zh
民防部队
en
CIVIL DEFENCE FORCES
fr
FORCES DE DEFENSE CIVILE
ru
Силы гражданской обороны
es
FUERZAS DE DEFENSA CIVIL