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.
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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 Sinjar

3 July 2025 10:00am–4:00pm
 
in Nobody's Listening: The Forgotten Voices of Sinjar
Join us for an immersive, award-winning virtual reality experience that commemorates the Yazidi Genocide of 2014 in Northern Iraq, and a public seminar on the current state of the Yazidi community and ongoing efforts to achieve justice and accountability for genocide survivors.
Register

News

Asia Pacific Regional Snapshot June 2025
18 June 2025
Climate Change and Mass Atrocities: Towards a Blueprint for Future Research
25 March 2025
A “forgotten crisis” escalating in Myanmar: Assessing atrocity risks for 2025 and beyond
26 February 2025

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