R2P

American  

[ahr-tuh-pee] / ˈɑr təˈpi /

Or Rto P

abbreviation

1. responsibility to protect: the global principle that nations have an obligation to protect their populations against genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity, and that the international community must assist if necessary.

   The United Nations invoked R2P to authorize delivery of humanitarian aid.

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Etymology

Origin of R2P

First recorded in 2005, following the United Nations' World Summit

Example Sentences

Many carried signs reading, “R2P,” or “Responsibility to Protect,” referring to a 2005 United Nations doctrine affirming the responsibility of nations to shield populations from egregious crimes.

From New York Times

Pro-democracy protesters carried signs that read “R2P,” or “Responsibility to Protect,” referring to a 2005 United Nations doctrine affirming the responsibility of nations to protect populations from such egregious crimes.

From New York Times

“R2P is coming with armies that can protect the civilians,” said Ko Sa, who is from Myanmar and is currently studying for his master’s degree in the U.S.

From Slate

“That is my understanding of R2P. Troops will go there and protect the people from the military shooting them.”

From Slate

Miemie Winn Byrd, an Asia-Pacific security analyst and former army colonel, said that while R2P is not synonymous with military intervention, those calling for it often view it that way.

From Slate