Responsibility to Protect

Question 1

What is responsibility to protect?

Answer 1

The duty of States to protect their inhabitants against violations of human rights. It is a principle; not a law

Question 2

When did responsibility to protect surge?

Answer 2

After World War II

Question 3

Which are the three responsibilities stated in the ICISS 2001 Report?

Answer 3

• To prevent
• To react
• To rebuild

Question 4

Which are the three pillars of the responsibility to protect?

Answer 4

1. States carry the primary responsibility to protect their population
2. The international community has a responsibility to encourage and assist States in fulfilling said responsibility
3. The international community has a responsibility to protect when a State manifestly fails to fulfill their duty, but, collective action in accordance with the UN Charter