Erga omnes obligations

Erga omnes obligations are responsibilities that a state or entity has towards the international community as a whole, not just to individual states. These obligations arise from international law and include protecting human rights, preventing genocide, and combating environmental harm. Essentially, they are duties that every nation must uphold for the benefit of all, ensuring global standards of justice and morality. When a violation occurs, any state can hold the offender accountable, reflecting a collective interest in maintaining a just and stable international order.