#JusticeMatters: HRLC ICJ Unit joins ICC campaign for International Criminal Justice Day

HRLC ICJ Unit Head, Professor Olympia Bekou, has been joined by Unit members in contributing to the #JusticeMatters campaign  launched jointly by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the President of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to commemorate 17 July: International Criminal Justice Day.

International Criminal Justice Day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the ICC, on 17July 1998. The campaign serves to unite supporters of justice by promoting victims’ rights and helping to prevent crimes that threaten the peace, security and well-being of the world. Currently, the ICJ Unit is working on two major projects pursuant to this aim: the Case Matrix Network Knowledge Hub - Cooperation and Judicial Assistance Database (CJAD) and ICC Legal Tools Project - National Implementation Legislation Database (NILD).

Professor Olympia Bekou says:

The #JusticeMatters campaign promotes a shift from a ‘culture of impunity’ to a ‘culture of accountability’. On 17 July – the Day of International Criminal Justice – HRLC is proud to stand alongside those who support the effective prosecution of grave crimes. HRLC promotes the universal ratification and national implementation of the Rome Statute, which works towards enhancing cooperation, and builds national capacity to put an end to impunity.