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🔵 “This year’s debate on the ICC in the UNGA was a crucial moment for ICC states parties to reaffirm their steadfast support for the Court on the world’s stage,” said Yasmina Gourchane, CICC New York Representative.

For more: coalitionfortheicc.org/news/icc-pre...

Vote record on a resolution in support of the International Criminal Court and against the sanctions on the Court. Voting against where USA, Russia, Israel, Belarus, Nicaragua, North Korea, Burkina Faso, Niger, Argentina and Paraguay. 94 in favour, 10 against...

This week, a vote was held in the UN on the International Criminal Court. The court is exposed to threats, sabotage and sanctions. Sweden and other ICC friends criticized this in a draft resolution and won with 94 votes vs 10. Thank you @swedenun.bsky.social @liechtensteinun.bsky.social & Co.

Group picture with Mia Hallén and Mohammed Smesem from the Swedish MFA flanked by representatives from Swedish sections of the Bar Association, the Red Cross, the International Commission of Jurists, the UN-Association, ACT-Church of Sweden, Civil Rights Defenders, the Human Rights Fund, the Swedish Peace- and Arbitration Society and Human Rights Watch.

In december the International Criminal Court will hold it's meeting for state parties. Today the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @utrikesdep.bsky.social hosted a dialogue with civil society organisations. This should be the practise of all ICC state parties in our view. @coalitionfortheicc.org

Israeli military's ex-top lawyer arrested over leak of video allegedly showing Palestinian detainee abuse - BBC News Maj Gen Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned on Friday, admitting leaking a video allegedly showing abuse of a Palestinian detainee.

When an Israeli top military official does what law and moral requires, the result is that she gets arrested. Today, we should stand with Maj Gen Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi.
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Nästa VM-kval kanske Listerlandet kunde få vara med istället för Sverige?

🔴 The Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) deeply regrets that Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is subject to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), was received by Tajikistan on 9 October 2025.

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Ja, visst är det sjukt?! Vore ju lämpligare att Taiwan firade, inte sant?

Lär dig - eller bli bättre på - schack! Där bjuds både geniala och infama drag!

🌍 Today, on #InternationalJusticeDay, we celebrate the human rights defenders and #NGOVoices who drive accountability across the globe. Their commitment made the Rome Statute, and the International Criminal Court, a reality.

📄 Read our #IJD statement ➡️ coalitionfortheicc.org/IJD-2025-adv...

US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza The Trump administration has announced it is issuing sanctions against an independent investigator tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories.

US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza
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📄 Read our latest statement now: coalitionfortheicc.org/civil-societ...

5️⃣ Urging the United States to immediately halt all measures that undermine victims’ access to justice;

6️⃣ Anticipating and addressing new threats and attacks as they arise, thereby engaging with domestic and regional service providers to ensure uninterrupted support for the ICC.

‼️ In light of recent actions against the International Criminal Court, its officials, and those cooperating with it, the Coalition for the ICC calls on ICC States Parties to take a clear stand and decisive measures to protect victims’ access to justice.

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The International Criminal Court deplores new sanctions from the US administration against ICC Officials The International Criminal Court (ICC) deplores the additional designations for sanctions which were announced today by the United States of four judges of the Court: Second Vice-President Reine Adela...

These measures are a clear attempt to undermine the independence of an international judicial institution which operates under the mandate from 125 States Parties from all corners of the globe. Totally unacceptable!

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The International Criminal Court upholds justice in the face of the most serious crimes.

It must remain free from pressure and true to its principles.

We will always support its vital work and protect its independence.

EU Should Defend the ICC The European Union should defend the International Criminal Court (ICC) amid serious attacks on its mandate and mission, 57 nongovernmental groups said today. These attacks could undermine justice for...

Today marks the 10th "EU Day against Impunity for Genocide, Crimes against Humanity and War Crimes".
Together with ~70 other organisations, we support an international appeal asking the EU to stand strong in support of the International Criminal Court. www.hrw.org/news/2025/04... Thx to @hrw.org

WFP runs out of food stocks in Gaza as border crossings remain closed | World Food Programme GAZA, Palestine – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has depleted all its food stocks for families in Gaza.

WFP runs out of food stocks in Gaza as border crossings remain closed since the beginning of March. www.wfp.org/news/wfp-run...

September 2025 marks 20 years since states adopted #R2P and built key components of the 🇺🇳 peacebuilding architecture. This year presents a critical opportunity for the int'l community to understand the links between conflict prevention, peace processes and atrocity prevention and recommit to R2P.

Today, #WeRemember 110 years since the
#ArmenianGenocide, in which 1.5 million #Armenians were killed by the Ottoman Empire.

As we reflect today, we must also recommit to confronting denial, recognizing historical truths, & building systems that prioritize protection over politics and power.

Justice Update – Who Answers for the Crimes of International Forces in Afghanistan? How are countries reckoning with their role in the Afghanistan conflict and allegations of war crimes? We discuss various types of investigations currently taking place and what justice might look …

ICYMI 🎯 “Nothing touches international forces.”

While Taliban crimes face scrutiny, Rachel Reid says there’s zero political will to hold Western forces accountable for alleged abuses in Afghanistan.

Listen to our latest episode. 👇LINK
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Finland, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia plan to leave the Ottawa convention over threats from Russia. Are there not wiser ways to prevent land invasions? In Bosnia, three decades after the war is over, land mines are still killing and maiming. My picture from the outskirts of Sarajevo in 2022

Disappointed Poland & Baltic states’ have announced exit from the #MineBanTreaty. This puts another dent in a strong norm, prohibiting a weapon whose humanitarian costs outweigh its military advantages. The move, while unjustified, signals high anxiety about U.S. upholding its Article V commitments.

Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.

"no relation" :-)

Hopefully also some interaction on the US sanctions against the @intlcrimcourt.bsky.social ?!

#ICC member countries should reaffirm their commitment to defend the court and speak up against Trump's executive order.

They should also put in place measures to protect the court’s essential work. The EU should promptly impose its Blocking Statute 👇

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US: Trump Authorizes International Criminal Court Sanctions US government sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) would undermine international accountability for the worst crimes and deprive victims around the globe of justice.

"Trump’s executive order on the ICC effectively puts the United States on the side of war criminals at the expense of victims of grave crimes seeking justice"

Read Human Rights Watch's reaction to Trump's decision to authorize sanctions targeting the #ICC: hrw.org/news/2025/02...

Graphic with the text 'Oppose Sanctions Against the ICC, Safeguard Victims’ Access to Justice' displayed in bold white letters against a blue background. Below, a message reads: "Global Civil Society strongly opposes efforts by the United States of America (US) to impose sanctions related to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and urge ICC member states to defend the ICC, its officials, and those cooperating with it from measures aimed at undermining the court’s vital mandate for justice." The background features an image of the International Criminal Court (ICC) building in The Hague and its flag. © ICC-CPI is credited at the bottom right.

‼️ The Coalition for the ICC & over 140 NGOs speak up against efforts by the U.S. to impose sanctions against the International Criminal Court.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗖𝗖 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗖𝗖 & 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀' 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲!

Our statement ➡️ coalitionfortheicc.org/oppose-sanct...

Add to this Denmarks recent acception of the Kampala amendment and us Swedes are safer than ever, atleast from this one historical adversary...