Sec. 4. Statement of policy regarding genocide and mass atrocity prevention
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It is the policy of the United States— to regard the prevention of mass atrocities and genocide as a core national security interest and a core moral responsibility; to mitigate threats to United States security by addressing the root causes of insecurity and violent conflict to prevent— the mass slaughter of civilians; conditions that prompt internal displacement and the flow of refugees across borders; and other violence that wreaks havoc on regional stability and livelihoods; to enhance our Nation’s capacity to prevent and address the drivers of mass atrocities and violent conflict as part of its humanitarian, development and strategic interests; to create a Government-wide strategy to prevent and respond to the risk of genocide and mass atrocities by— strengthening the diplomatic, risk analysis and monitoring, strategic planning, early warning, and response capacities of the United States Government; improving the use of foreign assistance to respond early, effectively, and urgently in order to address the root causes and drivers of violence, systemic patterns of human rights abuses, and mass atrocities; supporting international atrocities prevention, conflict prevention, peacekeeping, and peacebuilding mechanisms; supporting and strengthening local civil society, including human rights defenders and others working to help prevent and respond to atrocities, and protecting their ability to receive support from and partner with civil society at large; and promoting financial transparency and enhancing anti-corruption initiatives as part of addressing a root cause of insecurity; and to employ a variety of unilateral, bilateral, and multilateral means to prevent and respond to conflicts and mass atrocities by— placing a high priority on timely, preventive diplomatic efforts; and exercising a leadership role in promoting international efforts to end crises peacefully.