Definition
A political commitment that states should protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.
Theoretical Context
The 2005 UN World Summit recognised a political commitment concerning genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. Primary protection responsibility rests with each state. International assistance and collective responses operate through the UN Charter framework, not an independent unilateral right to use force.
Examples in Practice
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2005 UN World Summit Outcome
States endorsed a protection commitment concerning genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.