This toolkit on the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP) was designed to introduce the concept topractitioners and policy makers in West Africa, as well as deepen their knowledge of its development and practice. It aims to achieve this through seven targeted training sessions to be delivered over three days using a combined methodology of brainstorming, mini-lectures and quizzes, open discussions, group work and case study exercises. In the final session, participants have the opportunity to make presentations on how the activities of their affiliate organisations can promote RtoP in West Africa. These presentations should provide an assessment of the interest and understanding conveyed by the training and serve as a basis to strengthen support for RtoP and consolidate efforts to promote it in West Africa