ICC concludes successful global online campaign marking 17 July, the Day of International Criminal Justice

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is concluding a two-week online campaign which garnered large support worldwide, marking 17 July, the Day of International Criminal Justice. Hundreds of participants shared photographs with the scales of justice on the ICC's temporary 17July Facebook page, adding "a little justice to their world view".

States representatives, international organisations, civil society, women's groups, legal professionals and scholars, children, youth and elders all over the world sent strong messages about the many ways in which #JusticeMatters to us all. The campaign's resulting mosaic of over 220 photograph submissions from more than 90 countries, represents all regions of the world and is a symbol of the global support for all those who stand for justice. The participating photos collected over 5600 likes and more than 950 shares in total, with the 3 most liked and shared ones becoming the winners of the photo contest.

The Day of International Criminal Justice marks the anniversary of the adoption on 17 July 1998 of the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the ICC, which seeks to deter people from genocide, crimes against humanity and war crime. 17 July unites all those who wish to support justice, promote victims' rights, and help prevent crimes that threaten the peace and security of the world. 

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].

You can also follow the Court's activities on Tumblr, YouTube and Twitter.