The Latin term \textit{"erga omnes"} translates to "towards all" or "towards everyone.
" In the context of international law, \textit{erga omnes} obligations are duties that a state owes to the international community as a whole.
Because of their fundamental importance, every state has a legal interest in their protection.
Examples include the prohibition of genocide, slavery, and racial discrimination.
These are not just obligations between two states but are owed to all humanity.