World Day for International Justice

World Day for International Justice

‘If we do not maintain justice, justice will not maintain us’

-Francis Bacon (Lord Chancellor of England)

World Day for International Justice, also referred to as Day of International Criminal Justice or International Justice Day, is an international day celebrated throughout the world on July 17 as part of an effort to recognize the emerging system of international criminal justice. July 17 is the date of the adoption of the treaty that created the International Criminal Court. On 1 June 2010, at the Review Conference of the Rome Statute held in Kampala (Uganda), the Assembly of State Parties decided to celebrate 17th of July as the Day of International Criminal Justice. Every year, people around the world use this day to host events to promote international criminal justice, especially support for the International Criminal Court.

What is the History of World Day for International Justice?

World Day for International Justice is observed on 17th of July as the day commemorates the historic adoption of the Rome Statute by 120 States in the year 1998. On 1^st July 2002, Rome Statute took effect upon ratification by 60 states, officially establishing the ICC. Since it has no retroactive jurisdiction, the ICC deals with crimes committed on or after this date.

It also marks the importance of continuing the fight against impunity and bringing justice for the victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The day reminds the people across the world and all states that are committed to justice around the world to ensure continued support for the international justice system. 

The day was initiated to demonstrate the crucial role of civil society members in ensuring that ICC member states live up to their obligations. Coalition members across the world celebrated the day to embrace this day in solidarity with victims of grave crimes everywhere. 

What is the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

The Headquarters of  ICC is at Hague, Netherlands. The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, and where warranted, also tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression.

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The Court is participating in a global fight to end impunity, and through international criminal justice, the Court aims to hold those responsible accountable for their crimes and to help prevent these crimes from happening again.

​​The Court cannot reach these goals alone. As a court of last resort, it seeks to complement, not replace, national Courts. Governed by an international treaty called the Rome Statute, the ICC is the world’s first permanent international criminal court.

How You Can Mark the Day?
There are a number of different ways you can play a part in this day. You can write an article or a blog to highlight the need for justice where you live? You could send a letter to your local M.L.A/M.P and voice your opinion about injustice in your area. Speak to members of your government or take part in one of the many events that will be held in cities around the world. You can raise your voice for voiceless.

The aim of International Justice Day is to Unite people as well as promote Rights of Victim. The main object is to prevent serious crime from being happening and make accountable those who put the Peace, Security and Well being of the Human Kind at risk.

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