It is the primary duty of States to protect their citizens, including persons belonging to religious minorities, as well as all people living in their jurisdiction, and safeguard their rights.
Riikide esmane kohus on kaitsta oma kodanikke, sealhulgas usuvähemuste hulka kuuluvaid isikuid, ning kõiki, kes elavad nende jurisdiktsiooni all, ja tagada nende õigused.