ICC Marks Justice Event in The Hague
The International Criminal Court hosted a November 3 event on international criminal justice in cooperation with the Trust Fund for Victims.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Law
The President of the Assembly of States Parties convened an event titled "International Criminal Justice: For the Sake of Future Generations" at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk delivered the keynote speech.
Why it matters
The Assembly of States Parties serves as the management oversight and legislative body of the ICC, and the event brought together States Parties, Court officials, and civil society actors. Discussions addressed accountability, reparations, preservation of memory, and prevention of future atrocities.
The event was convened on 3 November 2026 at the ICC in The Hague in cooperation with the Trust Fund for Victims. The extraction does not report any decisions, votes, or funding commitments made at the event.
The players
Volker Türk
Volker Türk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the senior UN official responsible for human rights worldwide, and he delivered the keynote speech.
Rosario Salvatore Aitala
Rosario Salvatore Aitala is an Italian judge serving as First Vice-President of the International Criminal Court, and he gave remarks following the keynote.
Nazhat Shameem Khan
Nazhat Shameem Khan is a Fijian lawyer serving as Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, and she participated in a panel.
Andres Parmas
Andres Parmas is President of the Board of Directors of the Trust Fund for Victims, which supports victims of crimes within the ICC's jurisdiction, and he provided closing remarks.
The details
Volker Türk delivered the keynote, followed by remarks from ICC First Vice-President Judge Rosario Salvatore Aitala and a panel including Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan, victim community representatives, and youth representatives. The event concluded with closing remarks from Andres Parmas, President of the Board of Directors of the Trust Fund for Victims.
Timeline
3 November 2026: Event on international criminal justice held at the ICC in The Hague.
Legal Context
The event operates within the framework of the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court as a permanent tribunal for the most serious international crimes. Its focus on reparations and victim support follows the Trust Fund for Victims' mandate under that treaty.
For readers following international justice, the event signals continued engagement by States Parties and the ICC with accountability and reparations for victims of atrocities. The extraction does not describe any direct change to legal obligations or procedures.
The takeaway
Accountability for atrocities depends not only on courts but also on sustained support for victims through reparations and memory preservation. Following the work of the Assembly of States Parties offers a view into how these commitments are monitored.
Further reading
For broader background, explore our Law coverage of international justice and tribunals.
Source note: This article includes information reported by GlobalSecurity.
