The Hague — Iceland, a State Party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) since 2000, has made a voluntary contribution of €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 unrestricted contribution supports the TFV’s mandate to raise awareness of the plight of victims, mobilise resources for their benefit, and implement programmes addressing the physical, psychological and material needs of victims and affected communities. This work encompasses both ICC-ordered reparations and assistance programmes.
H.E. Kevin Kelly, Member of the Board of Directors of the TFV, said: “On behalf of the TFV Board of Directors, I wish to express my appreciation to Iceland for renewing its voluntary contribution to the Trust Fund for Victims. State contributions are absolutely essential in driving the work of the Fund and I implore States to enhance their support for reparative justice in this manner.”
H.E. Stefán Haukur Jóhannesson, Ambassador of Iceland to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, said: “Iceland is pleased to renew its support for the Trust Fund for Victims. As a longstanding State Party to the Rome Statute, we firmly believe that accountability for the gravest international crimes must go hand in hand with a victim-survivor oriented approach, emphasising the rights and agency of individuals involved. Through this contribution, Iceland reaffirms its commitment to international justice, the dignity and rights of victims, and the important work of the Trust Fund in helping individuals and communities rebuild their lives.”
Iceland has provided regular support to the TFV through voluntary contributions since 2021.
About the Trust Fund for Victims
Voluntary contributions to the TFV support the reparative mandate of the ICC by funding services and activities that provide recognition, commemoration and material support through rehabilitative programmes.
The TFV has called on States Parties and other entities to contribute to reparations for victims in urgent need, particularly in relation to the Ntaganda and Ongwen cases. The Fund’s annual programme funding target is a minimum of €10 million.
Contributions to the TFV qualify as Official Development Assistance (ODA)-eligible. Its programmes contribute to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including those relating to peace and justice, poverty reduction, health and well-being, gender equality, decent work, reduced inequalities and climate action.
Source: Trust Fund for Victims
