Day of International Criminal Justice

This day commemorates the adoption of the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court. The aims of the day is to recognize the importance of international criminal justice and to advocate for the rights of victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide . The celebration of the International Criminal Justice Day is an opportunity to  educate the public about the importance of international criminal justice and the role of the ICC . Organizations and individuals use the day to  call on states and international actors to strengthen international justice mechanisms and support victims' rights .There are opportunities to learn about the international criminal justice system and advocate for victims. Follow the Social media campaigns with the hashtags #DayForInternationalCriminalJustice. EVENT : On July 17th will be observed the International Criminal Justice Day 2025. Participants will mark the 27th anniversary of the Rome Statute , the trea...

On the occasion of the Day of International Criminal Justice, the Principals of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), President Graciela Gatti Santana, Prosecutor Serge Brammertz and Registrar Abubacarr M. Tambadou, issued the following statement: On 17 July, as we commemorate International Justice Day and the adoption of the Rome Statute, we are reminded of our shared responsibility to uphold international criminal justice and to ensure accountability for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. In a world witnessing a troubling rise in armed conflicts and violence, the opening words of the Rome Statute carry renewed urgency: “Conscious that all peoples are united by common bonds, their cultures pieced together in a shared heritage, and concerned that this delicate mosaic may be shattered at any time...” Indeed, our collective commitment to the fight against impunity is more important than ever. The challenges are serious, ...

Crimes against humanity include acts committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against any civilian population, with knowledge of the attack. Included in the list of prohibited acts are murder, extermination, enslavement, deportation or forcible transfer of a population, imprisonment, torture, acts of sexual violence, enforced sterilization, and other acts.