PURPOSE: The International Day of Criminal Justice observed on 17 July is a reminder of the urgency for all states committed to justice around the world to ensure continued support for the international justice system. It demonstrates the crucial role of civil society members in ensuring that ICC member states live up to their obligations. The Coalition for the International Criminal Court members all over the world hold celebrations to embrace this day in solidarity with victims of grave crimes everywhere.

FORUM: “Building a more just World.” International Criminal Justice Day 2025. 17 July is the Day of International Criminal Justice. It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998, the founding treaty of the ICC, which seeks to protect people from genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. It’s an occasion to unite all those who wish to support justice, promote victims' rights, and help prevent crimes that threaten the peace, security and well-being of the world. This year, we underscore the urgent need for coordinated, principled action to uphold the international justice system and ensure that all survivors of atrocity crimes can access their right to truth, justice, and reparation. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #Romestatute, #MoreJustWorld, #JusticeMatters, #17july, #criminaljustice, #SDG16, #Internationalcriminaljusticeday.

EVENTS: Marking the 27th anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute.

On July 17th at The Hague, during the International Criminal Justice Day 2025; The ICC will celebrate the Twenty-Seventh Anniversary of the Adoption of the Rome Statute. The organizers calls on States and international actors to reaffirm their commitment to inclusive, survivor-centered justice. In the face of mounting political pressure, systemic inequality, and selective accountability, we stand with survivors and civil society actors who continue to lead the charge against impunity—often at great personal risk.
On July 17th; At the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 15:00 to 16:30 will be held the Commemoration of the Day of International Criminal Justice; The President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Ms. Päivi Kaukoranta (Finland) invite you to participate to the celebration at in the Ecosoc Chamber. The Opening remarks will be made by the moderator: Ms. Päivi Kaukoranta, President, Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute; The Panel members are: Judge Tomoko Akane, President, International Criminal Court; Judge Rosario Salvatore Aitala, First Vice-President, International Criminal Court; H.E. Mr. Michael Imran Kanu, Vice-President, Assembly of States Parties; Mr. Pablo de Greiff, Former United Nations Special Rapporteur on truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence. The panel discussion will be followed by question & answer segment. Requests for inscription on the list of speakers for States and other stakeholders wishing to pose a question should be mad via email at: asp@icc-cpi.int specifying the name and title of the speaker. Participants will be inscribed on the speakers list on a first come, first served basis with States Parties being given priority. Participants are kindly requested to keep their questions to a maximum of three minutes. Register to participate!

STATEMENTS: Read the Joint Statement of the Global Initiative Against Impunity on the Day of International Criminal Justice 2025. and the Joint Statement of the Mechanism Principals’ on the Day of International Criminal Justice 2025.