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#ICC Statement following the Award of the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought⤵️
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The International Criminal Court and its officials have been awarded the European Parliament's 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
Learn more about the laureate here ➡️ link.europa.eu/rVBvTR
ALT A group of judges in blue robes sit in session at the International Criminal Court. The text reads: “2026 Laureates of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, The International Criminal Court and its officials, Democracy in action.” The European Parliament logo is in the bottom right‑hand corner.
The #ICC thanks the European Parliament @Europarl_EN for awarding the Court and its officials the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, at a time when the Court and its officials face unprecedented challenges.
#OnThisDay in 2016: In the Bemba et al. case before the ICC,the 5 accused were found guilty of offences against the administration of justice related to intentionally corruptly influencing witnesses & soliciting false testimony
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What do you know about the #RomeStatute?
📝 Adopted on 17 July 1998
⚖️Sets out the #ICC's jurisdiction over genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and crime of aggression
📘Establishes the ICC's governing framework
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#ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane and First Vice-President Judge Rosario Salvatore Aitala met with @ECHR_CEDH President Mattias Guyomar, who discussed judicial solidarity with the ICC & the importance of standing with judges facing attacks for their judicial work #BuildingSupport
#ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane met with Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr Tom Berendsen @ministerBZ @DutchMFA. The President expressed the Court's gratitude for The #Netherlands' unwavering support as Host State. #BuildingSupport
#ICC Deputy Prosecutor Khan was thankful for meeting with H.E. @MusaliaMudavadi. Occasion to brief 🇰🇪 representatives on recent developments at ICC and explore opportunities for enhanced engagement.
In Nairobi, #ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan joined SRSG Pramila Patten to discuss accountability for conflict-related sexual violence in Africa with prosecutorial and judicial representatives of Kenya:
“National jurisdictions lead the pursuit of justice for #CRSV while the ICC acts as a court of last resort. Stronger national capacity translates international law into domestic accountability.” #complementarity
Following the announcement of institutional sanctions against the Court last week, #ICC President Tomoko Akane spoke with Minister of Foreign Affairs of #Canada @AnitaAnandMP. #BuildingSupport
The ICC President thanked the Minister for Canada’s continued and unwavering support to the Court, as expressed in public statements, including those issued jointly with other States. #BuildingSupport
🎥Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navanethem "Navi" Pillay met with Court officials and staff at #ICC Headquarters, paying tribute to their dedication to justice and accountability.
#BuildingSupport #MoreJustWorld
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📺#Duterte case: The fourth status conference will be held today. On the agenda: preparations for the trial. Watch it at 10:30 (CEST) (30-minute delay):
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📖 The trial of Rodrigo Roa Duterte before the #ICC, for crimes against humanity allegedly committed in the Philippines, is scheduled to open on 30 November 2026. Learn more➡️icc-cpi.int/philippines/Dute…
Fresh off receiving the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, Navanethem "Navi" Pillay visited the ICC today. A moment of recognition for officials and staff working every day to advance justice and help build a #MoreJustWorld
Learn more about the visit of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navanethem "Navi" Pillay to the #ICC ⤵️ icc-cpi.int/news/nobel-peace…
"The International Criminal Court will continue its work, undeterred, with the firm resolve that justice must prevail." - #ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane
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"Seeking to obstruct a Court of law from fulfilling its judicial mandate is unacceptable. Every measure taken against the ICC is ultimately felt by the victims." - #ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane
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