Live Blogging on International Justice Day
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The International Criminal Court (commonly referred to as the ICC or ICCt)[1] is a permanent tribunal to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression (although it cannot, until at least 2017, exercise jurisdiction over the crime of aggression).
It came into being on 1 July 2002—the date its founding treaty, the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, entered into force—and it can only prosecute crimes committed on or after that date. The Court’s official seat is in The Hague, Netherlands, but its proceedings may take place anywhere. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Criminal_Court
International Criminal Justice Day was adopted on 1 June 2010 by the States Parties to the International Criminal Court at the Review Conference to the Rome Statute. July 17th is International Criminal Justice Day. Celebrate, Reflect, Act.
In Kampala (Uganda), at the Review Conference of the Rome Statute held in 2010, States Parties to the International Criminal Court decided to start celebrating 17 July every year as the Day of International Criminal Justice. The date commemorates 17 July 1998, when the international community reached an historic milestone by adopting the Rome Statute, the legal basis for establishing the permanent International Criminal Court.
The adoption of the Rome Statute was a momentous step towards ending impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of international concern – genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and aggression – which threaten the peace, security and well-being of the world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Day_for_International_Justice
For several years civil society has commemorated this anniversary by leading International Justice Day celebrations.
Speech | May 2010 | Kampala, Uganda – Kofi Annan addresses the First Review Conference of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court http://kofiannanfoundation.org/newsroom
On 6 July 2012, the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) held an event and symbolic flag-raising ceremony, calling other parties to join in celebrations of 17 July, International Criminal Justice Day.
The event began with speeches by Ambassador of Luxembourg, H.E. Mr Jean-Marc Hoscheit, representing the States parties to the Rome Statute, and the ICC President, Judge Sang-Hyun Song.
On 17 July, the world celebrates International Justice Day, commemorating the adoption of the Rome Statute http://www.iccnow.org/rome and celebrating the achievements of international criminal justice. On this occasion, the Coalition calls on all governments to firmly commit to prioritizing international justice and hold accountable those who are suspected of committing the gravest crimes against humanity.
“The tools for ending impunity exist for perhaps the first time in history; it is now a matter of galvanizing universal political will to make them fully operational,” said William R. Pace, convenor of the Coalition. Read the Coalition’s press release
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Live Blogging on International Justice Day
On 17 July, the Coalition for the International Criminal Court will host a live question & answer blogging session in commemoration of International Justice Day with Coalition Convener William Pace. The session will be held on the Coalition’s blog, In Situ: See Justice through the Eyes of Civil Society from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. CET (10:30-11:30 a.m. EST).
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ICC President’s Message – Day of International Criminal Justice http://internationalcriminaljusticeday.icc-cpi.info
International Criminal Justice Day is a day of celebration, reflection and action. CELEBRATE the achievements in the field of international criminal justice. REFLECT on the plight of the countless innocent civilians, millions of children, women and men who still continue to be the victims of unimaginable atrocities in different parts of the world. ACT! Declare your support for the international criminal justice system. Tell your friends about it. Let this day inspire and reinvigorate us.
The international community is determined to fight against impunity, bring justice to victims and deter future atrocities. The success of the emerging system of international criminal justice, which aims to complement and reinforce national justice systems, depends on the vocal support of all those that believe in justice.
Citizens around the world, students, teachers, professors, politicians, lawyers, non-governmental organizations and civil society in general, governments and international organizations are encouraged to make their voices heard.
We invite all those who are committed to this vision of international justice to celebrate International Criminal Justice Day!
Whether you are looking to share the great event you have planned or are in need of inspiration, this page is for you. Don’t hesitate to get involved: ideas for individuals, ideas for groups, ideas for this year or next – we welcome them all.
In the spirit of the conference in Rome and the Review Conference in Kampala, we encourage active and respectful discussion.
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Coalition for the International Criminal Court
Follow this link for a non-exhaustive list of events and actions undertaken by civil society members of the Coalition for the ICC around the world in celebration of International Justice Day.
http://www.iccnow.org/documents/CICC_IJD_Activities_by_region_17July2011__2_.pdf
On Sunday 17 July the world will celebrate International Justice Day in honour of the 13th anniversary of the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the ICC.
„Today, we urge all states, international organizations, civil society and the world’s media to reaffirm their commitment to justice, and to the goal that all nations should ratify the Rome Statute,” said Coalition Convenor William Pace.
http://coalitionfortheicc.org/documents/IJD_2011_PR_FINAL1.pdf
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