Chile renews its commitment to reparative justice through a new voluntary contribution for victims of sexual and gender-based crimes
The Republic of Chile, a State Party to the International Criminal Court (ICC) since 2009, has made a voluntary contribution of EUR 10,000 to the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV), reaffirming its commitment to international justice and the rights of victims of crimes under the Rome Statute.
The contribution of the Republic of Chile to the TFV is earmarked to support victims of conflict related sexual and gender-based violence. This targeted support will be dedicated to continue implementing programmes in the Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo or any other situation under the jurisdiction of the Court, through holistic responses to address the unique harms and needs experienced by survivors, including through the recognition of their children and restoring of social links and community well-being.
Ms Mônica Sifuentes, Vice-Chair of the TFV Board of Directors, welcomed the contribution and stated: ‘The Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC warmly welcomes the symbolic and continued voluntary contribution from the Republic of Chile, which evidences the important role of States Parties in Latin America and elsewhere to contribute to the reparative justice mandate of the International Criminal Court. ”
H.E. Jorge A. Carvajal San Martin, Ambassador of the Republic of Chile to the Kingdom of the Netherlands stated: “Chile recognises in the Trust Fund for Victims one of the essential pillars of restorative justice under the Rome Statute — a mechanism that helps realise the right of victims, survivors, and affected communities to justice that incorporates both reparation and reconciliation.
For Chile — a country that has built its democracy on the foundation of respect for human dignity — this new contribution to the TFV reflects its commitment to international criminal justice and the fight against impunity. It places particular emphasis on situations affecting girls, adolescents, and women — a group that is inherently vulnerable. The work of the TFV, with its focus on victims of gender-based crimes, aligns with the priorities Chile has established for the coming years, contributing to sustainable and lasting peace through the promotion of restorative justice and reconciliation.”
