Liechtenstein Renews its Support to the Trust Fund for Victims through a Voluntary Contribution

The Principality of Liechtenstein, a State Party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) since 2001, has made voluntary contributions of EUR 52,470 to the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) in 2026, reaffirming its commitment to international justice and the rights of victims of crimes under the Rome Statute. 

Liechtenstein's voluntary contribution is of an unrestricted nature and will be used to redress the harm suffered by victims, through reparation awards ordered by the ICC and other programmes for their benefit. 

H.E. Kevin Kelly, Member of the Board of Directors of the TFV stated, “I express my sincere gratitude to Liechtenstein for its voluntary contribution. This contribution reflects a shared conviction that justice must extend beyond accountability and include concrete measures to address the harm suffered by victims. Particularly in these turbulent times for the Court, Liechtenstein's longstanding commitment helps deliver meaningful reparations and assistance, while ensuring that victims remain at the heart of the Rome Statute system."

H.E. Christian Wenaweser, Permanent Representative of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the United Nations stated, “Liechtenstein remains firmly committed to the Trust Fund for Victims and its unique mission of supporting those who have become victims of the most serious crimes covered by the Rome Statute. At a time when the delivery of assistance, rehabilitation and reparations to victims faces growing challenges, it is more important than ever that the international community stands united behind the TFV. Through our continued contribution in 2026, we reaffirm our conviction that justice and accountability must include addressing the rights, needs and dignity of victims.”

Liechtenstein has provided regular support to the TFV through voluntary contributions since 2005, demonstrating its  long-standing commitment to supporting victims of the most serious crimes of international concern. 

Background information about the Trust Fund for Victims

Voluntary contributions to the TFV enable the delivery of the reparative mandate of the ICC by funding services and activities that provide recognition, commemoration and material support through rehabilitative programmes.

The TFV appeals to States Parties and other entities to contribute to the delivery of reparations to victims in urgent need, particularly in relation to the Ntaganda and Ongwen cases. The annual programme funding target of the TFV is set at a minimum of EUR 10 million.

Contributions to the TFV qualify as Official Development Assistance (ODA)-eligible. TFV programmes for the benefit of victims of crimes under the jurisdiction of the ICC contribute to the broader impact of several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16), poverty reduction (SDG 1), good health and well-being (SDG 3), gender equality (SDG 5), decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), reduced inequalities (SDG 10), and climate action (SDG 13).

For more information about the TFV, please contact trustfundforvictims@icc-cpi.int or visit www.trustfundforvictims.org. You can also follow TFV’s activities on X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Facebook.