Description
The role of state institutions and international organisations in implementing R2P is widely researched and debated. However, in spite of the growing economic and political influence of multinational corporations, their potential in advancing the responsibility to protect has not been seriously considered. This paper explores the ethical and pragmatic case for centering multinational corporations as key actors in the protection of civilians during humanitarian crises. It argues that beyond their negative duties to do no harm, their increased capabilities places unique moral responsibilities on them to act in advancing human rights and by extension R2P.
