The Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is pleased to announce that the Federal Republic of Germany, a State Party to the ICC since 2000, has made a voluntary contribution of EUR 150,000 to the TFV. This contribution is earmarked to support Court-ordered reparations, which was allocated to the reparations programme in the Al Mahdi case. The funds will be used to provide individual and collective psychological support to victims, facilitate community dialogues, and implement memorialisation measures to honour the victims in the case who are affected by the destruction of mausoleums in Timbuktu.
H.E. Mr Kevin Kelly, member of the TFV Board of Directors welcomed the contribution and stated, "We highly appreciate Germany's generous contribution and continued support to the Trust Fund for Victims. In times when international justice faces significant challenges, such contributions are crucial than ever in upholding the mission of the ICC and ensuring victims receive the reparations they urgently need. This partnership is instrumental in advancing reparative justice and reinforcing global support for accountability and the rule of law."
H.E. Dr. Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Kingdom of the Netherlands stated, "Germany is a longstanding and strong supporter of the International Criminal Court. It supports the work of the Trust Fund for Victims, recognising its vital role, which contributes to redressing the harm suffered by victims of Rome Statute crimes. Through this contribution, Germany hopes to help address some of the economic and moral harm that residents of Timbuktu and its community have suffered as victims as victims of these serious war crimes, reaffirming its dedication to accountability and the rule of law."
Germany has been providing regular support to the TFV through voluntary contributions since 2006.
