Day of International Criminal Justice
July 17 · Level 7 · #811 of 2238
This day focuses on accountability for genocide, war crimes and other grave international crimes. It marks the adoption of the Rome Statute in 1998 and keeps victims' pursuit of justice in public view.
How it is celebrated: discussions, lectures and awareness campaigns explain international criminal law. Human rights organizations highlight support for victims and the cooperation needed to investigate and prosecute crimes.
The Rome Statute established the first permanent international criminal court. Unlike courts that settle disputes between states, the International Criminal Court deals with the criminal responsibility of individual people.