Important Quote by Antonio Guterres
“The 'responsibility to protect' is a very important concept.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, Antonio Guterres, 2020
The doctrine obliges states to intervene to protect populations from mass atrocities when they cannot protect themselves.
In simple terms: Responsibility to protect.
International community must act to prevent genocide.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict zones
- genocide prevention
- peacekeeping
- policy debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should the international community intervene?
- What safeguards prevent abuse of this doctrine?
Sovereignty concerns may limit timely action.