ICC launches Facebook page from 1 - 17 July: From the Court’s 10th anniversary to International Criminal Justice Day
Today, 1 July 2012, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched a Facebook page from 1 – 17 July, from the Court’s 10th anniversary and the Day of International Criminal Justice. The page not only encourages people to commemorate these two important occasions but also provides a place to connect with supporters of international criminal justice from around the world and to share their thoughts on matters of justice.
The 1 – 17 July Facebook page provides links to events organised by the States Parties to the Rome Statute, the ICC and its partners worldwide. Events commemorating 1 - 17 July are aimed at raising awareness and generating support for global justice and the fight against impunity. The ICC invites all those who wish to support justice, promote victims’ rights, and help prevent crimes that threaten the peace, security and well-being of the world.
Individuals and organisations have the opportunity to give and get inspiration from like-minded people. Users who have organised an event in their community can post the details on the “Wall”. They can also upload photos and videos after an event takes place. Users who “like” the page can get updates on their News Feed. Users can also share the page with their friends. Information posted to the page will be accessible to the public at large and easily found using common search engines.
Background
Ten years ago, on 1 July 2002, The Rome statute, treaty founding the ICC, entered into force. Today the Court is a fully functional institution supported by 121 States Parties, with 20 warrants of arrest issued, 15 cases, and seven ongoing investigations. More information about related activities and events can be found on the Court’s 10th anniversary website.
States Parties to the ICC decided to celebrate 17 July as the Day of International Criminal Justice on 1 June 2010 at the Review Conference of the Rome Statute held in Kampala (Uganda). 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.
For further information, please contact Fadi El Abdallah, Spokesperson and Head of Public Affairs Unit, International Criminal Court, by telephone at: +31 (0)70 515-9152 or +31 (0)6 46448938 or by e-mail at: [email protected].
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