iR2P

As a first step, by signing the iR2P pledge below, you affirm not just your revulsion at mass killing, but also your determination to use your own power, whatever your status or interests, to do something about it.

You will join a global network of ‘pragmatic idealists’: individuals who acknowledge the complexity and ambition of the task, but have avowed to use whatever influence is at their disposal to help save lives wherever and whenever communities are at risk of mass atrocities.

If there are credible warnings of an increasing risk of mass atrocities taking place, you will be alerted to take action to help put pressure on the perpetrators, to challenge bystanders, to help raise awareness, and to show your concern.

In the meantime, you will be encouraged to explore opportunities to contribute to longer term prevention and to enhance the iR2P network by contributing your ideas and inspiring others to join.

Please read the following statements carefully, and sign up if you agree:

I believe I have an individual ‘responsibility to protect’.

I am personally committed to taking action to prevent genocide and crimes against humanity.

I believe that everyone has some degree of influence, and that if a critical mass of individuals show their concern and act according to this pledge, then outcomes can be changed and lives can be saved.

I am willing to be contacted at times when there are significant opportunities to help prevent atrocities, and will respond, whether as part of a collective movement or as an individual in a position of authority or influence.