The Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) at the International Criminal Court (ICC) takes great pleasure in announcing that the Republic of Cyprus, a State Party to the ICC since 2002, increased its voluntary contribution to the TFV in 2024 for a total amount of EUR 25,000.
This unrestricted contribution will be used to redress the harm suffered by victims of Rome Statute crimes, through reparation awards ordered by the ICC and other programmes for their benefit.
Mr Ibrahim Yillah, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC, stated, "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I extend my gratitude to Cyprus for their increased contribution to the Trust Fund for Victims this year even during challenging times. This act of solidarity underscores a deep commitment to justice, healing, and the restoration of dignity for those who have endured unimaginable harm. All contributions, even at symbolic amount hold profound meaning-they remind us that justice is a collective effort, transcending borders and calling all nations to action."
H.E. Mr Spyros Attas, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Kingdom of the Netherlands stated, "The Republic of Cyprus is committed in its support to the International Criminal Court and its Trust Fund for Victims. At these turbulent times, Cyprus feels that is obliged to stand by the Court, with is one of the main pillars of the international legal order. Cyprus is fully conscious of the importance of pursuing a victim-centered approach as a matter of serving reparative justice to the victims of the gravest international crimes and therefore increased its contribution to the fund to EURO 25,000."
The Government of Cyprus has consistently provided annual voluntary contributions to the Trust Fund for Victims since 2017.
