Day of International Criminal Justice

  17 July: ICC marks Day of International Criminal Justice Image On this day 26 years ago, the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) was officially adopted. This international treated created the world's first and only international criminal court to try individuals for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression. 124 countries are States Parties to the ICC Rome Statute. Join us in building a more just world .

The International Day of Criminal Justice is a reminder for all states committed to fair and impartial justice for victims of the worst crimes around the world o urgently ensure continued support for the international justice system . The observance is also a reminder for the Court’s strongest advocates, civil society to stand firm in their original commitment in getting the ICC established, now to advance a Rome Statute system of international justice that works for all. "The strengthening of international criminal justice in the last 20 years, and especially the adoption of the Rome Statute and establishment of the new system of international criminal justice and this great Court, will be viewed as a revolutionary advance for peace and the rule of law,” William R. Pace, convenor of the Coalition for the International Criminal Court .