ICC launches Twitter account to keep followers updated
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will start “tweeting” today to share relevant news and last minute information in real-time. The use of this social media platform, that follows the launching of the ICC YouTube channel, is part of the Court’s efforts to guarantee more accessible information in a diverse and transparent way.
With its short, 140-character format, Twitter updates – known as tweets, will provide concise and quick announcements on cases, last minute important press releases and changes of hearing schedules. Twitter will be also used to keep followers updated on relevant events, activities in the field, job opportunities, launching of new videos and other matters related to the work of the Court.
Users can register to “follow the Court” in order to receive immediate updates on all the Court posts, or tweets, via Twitter and can disseminate this information to their own Twitter followers, if desired.
The use of Twitter will complement the information available on the Court’s website, which continues to be the main source of official information for the general public.
The ICC is using social media networks to guarantee more diverse ways of bringing developments about the ICC to the world. In March the ICC launched its official YouTube channel. With more than 40,000 views so far, it has proven to be a great success, and has enhanced the Court’s visibility and communications reach. In the upcoming months the Court will continue developing its online communications, utilizing amongst others, other new media tools such us Flickr, for posting and downloading photos.
For further information please contact Sonia Robla, Chief of the Public Information and Documentation Section at +31 (0)70 515-8089 or +31 (0) 6 46 44 87 26 or at [email protected]