On the 8th of March, we mark International Women's Day, calling for global action to advance the rights, equality and empowerment of girls and women.
At this very moment, countless innocent girls and women around the world face marginalisation, victimisation and discrimination, purely based on their gender.
The International Criminal Court has strived to mainstream gender perspectives in all aspects of its work, as we continue to implement the strategy on gender equality and workplace culture.
As a judicial institution tasked with dealing with the most serious crimes known to humankind, we are also mindful of the disproportionate effect that conflicts can have on girls and women, in particular the higher risk of gender-based violence.
The ICC remains unwavering in its mission to cultivate a justice system that can serve as a beacon of hope for these girls and women, who deserve to aspire for a more just world.
