125 Nations Observe July 17 As World Day for International Justice

July 17 is observed as the World Day for International Justice, commemorating the adoption of the Rome Statute, after the Rome Conference in 1998 and led to the establishment of the International Criminal Court (ICC). 

The day stands denotes the efforts by the international community to address and prevent the most grievous atrocities. The philosophy of International Justice is important in the current geopolitical scenario, as the world is in the phase of ‘Globalisation,’ with crimes also going global. 

The world, currently is witnessing multiple ‘televised’



genocides, waged by some of the world leaders, with common people, especially children and women facing the wrath of it.

The ICC was established to accelerate legalised efforts to end impunity to global crimes including genocides, war crimes and other crimes against humanity. 

The ICC operates independently of national borders, with its member nations agreeing on common policies on international criminal law framework, ensuring the world is a more just place to live in. It tries individuals responsible for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression.