Review Conference of the Rome Statute: Series of videos on YouTube channel

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is launching on YouTube a series of short educational videos on the Review Conference of the Rome Statute that will be held in Kampala, Uganda, from 31 May to 11 June, 2010.

 

The most relevant issues of the Conference are addressed by a number of key actors, including the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, the President of the Assembly of the States Parties, Ambassador Christian Wenaweser, and the ICC President, Judge Sang-Hyun Song. The Convenor of the Coalition for the International Criminal Court, Bill Pace, as well as representatives of States and other personalities will explain the relevance of the Review Conference, which constitutes a significant milestone for international justice.

 

The Conference represents the first opportunity for the States Parties to the Rome Statute to make amendments to the Statute since its entry into force on 1 July 2002. It will give States and other stakeholders, such as international organisations and NGOs, the unique chance to assess and reflect on the progress of the Rome Statute and the ICC, and reaffirm their commitment to combat impunity for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community, namely genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

 

The ICC YouTube channel was launched in March, 2010. The use of YouTube is the first step of new communication efforts that will guarantee more diverse and transparent ways of bringing developments about the ICC to the world.

 

 

· Official ICC YouTube Channel:  www.youtube.com/user/IntlCriminalCourt

· ICC website: www.icc-cpi.int

For further information please contact Ms Sonia Robla, Head of Public Information and Documentation Section at +31 (0)70 515-8089 or +31 (0) 646448726 or at [email protected]