The Responsibility to Protect is an international norm that says we must protect citizens from atrocities when their own government fails. The focus is on prevention, response, and rebuilding societies. The controversial part is using force for intervention. The history and context of this norm in international law are studied, along with five critical issues affecting its evolution. The intervention in Libya in 2011 shows how this norm can be used for international intervention in genocidal situations. For this norm to work, states must prioritize universal legal and ethical principles over self-interest. Non-governmental actors also play a role in calling for action in humanitarian crises. This research helps us understand how different forms of governance adapt in the international and transnational arena.