Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Strengthening the prevention of atrocity crimes and the protection of communities in the Asia Pacific

About

Launched in February 2008, the Centre has been leading research, policy and engagement in R2P and Atrocity Prevention in Asia and the Pacific region.

 The Centre is the Secretariat for the Asia Pacifc Partnership for Atrocity Prevention (APPAP).  

 
Risk Analysis and Strategies for Prevention
The latest information on the risks of atrocity crimes and recommendations for addressing or mitigating the identified risks based on the 2023 Framework For Action on Atrocity Prevention.
Framework for Action
The Framework for Action sets out a series of actions that States should take to prevent and respond to atrocity crimes.
Get Involved
Discover learning resources including, webinars, podcasts, online short courses, scholarships, internships and PhD opportunities.

Upcoming Events

Nobody's Listening

Nobody's Listening: The Forgotten Voices of the Yazidis

23 March 2026 9:00am–3:00pm
 
in Nobody's Listening: The Forgotten Voices of the Yazidis
The University of Queensland Social Change Lab in the School of Psychology in partnership with the Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect invite you to attend a unique virtual reality experience and public seminar at The University of Queensland on Monday 23 March 2026.

News
Asia Pacific Regional Snapshot March 2026
The Philippines Risk Assessment
Ahead of Harm: Integrating Gendered Early Warning Into ASEAN'S WPS Regional Plan of Action
Role of Civil Society in Documenting Atrocity Crimes in Myanmar
APR2P signatory to "UN Crimes against Humanity Treaty Process" declaration January 2026
Hate Speech Video Series
2nd PacificJust Network Meeting November 2025
Nobody's listening;The Forgotten Voices of Sinjar July 2025
Pacific Workshop on Core International Crimes March 2025
Cambodian Workshop R2P and Atrocity Prevention: Continuing Relevance Amidst Challenges and Constraints. Phnom Penh March 2025
Climate Change and the Responsibility to Protect: Insights from the Pacific March 2025

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