On International Justice Day, 17th July, civil society in 150 countries will be advocating for a fair, effective and independent International Criminal Court (ICC).
As a prelude to celebrating International Justice Day, the Coalition for the International Criminal Court will be holding a live question and answer session with the Coalition's Convenor William Pace, today from 4 to 5 p.m. CET / 10-11 a.m. EST in honour r of International Justice Day.
To join the live discussion, visit the Coalition's blog at:
http://www.coalitionfortheicc.org/blog .
William Pace will answer questions from bloggers on the Rome Statute system and reflect on key issues including recent developments in the Middle East and North Africa, ongoing Coalition ratification/ implementation efforts worldwide and upcoming ICC elections for six new judges and a prosecutor, among other issues.
BACKGROUND:
INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE DAY: On 17 July the world celebrates International Justice Day, in honour of the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC) - the first and only permanent international court capable of trying perpetrators of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. International Justice Day is a reminder of the urgency for all States committed to justice to ensure continued support for the Rome Statute's international justice system. Thirteen years ago on this date, the Rome Statute was adopted by an overwhelming vote of 120 nations. Today, 116 nations have joined the Court and the number keeps growing. Coalition members are celebrating this day in solidarity with victims of crimes against humanity, genocide and war crimes through a number of worldwide events.
ABOUT THE COALITION: The Coalition for the International Criminal Court includes 2,500 civil society organisations in 150 different countries working in partnership to strengthen international cooperation with the International Criminal Court; ensure that the Court is fair, effective and independent; make justice both visible and universal; and advance stronger national laws that deliver justice to victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. For more information, see:
http://www.coalitionfortheicc.org/
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