The Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is pleased to announce that Japan, a State Party to the ICC since 2007, has provided a contribution to the TFV for a total amount of EUR 36,420. Japan's contribution will help uphold the rights of survivors and address the harm suffered by those affected by sexual and gender-based violence. Through TFV programmes, survivors receive medical assistance, trauma counselling, education, and socio-economic support. Additionally, initiatives promoting new masculinities are being implemented to foster familial and societal reconciliation. These programmes are currently being carried out in the Central African Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Georgia, Kenya, Mali, and Uganda.
H.E. Mr. Tareque Muhammad, member of the Board of Directors of the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC stated, "Japan's continued support for the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) is invaluable, especially during a time of growing challenges to the Court and the international justice system. As one of the ICC's largest contributors and a consistent TFV supporter since 2014, Japan's commitment helps restore dignity, hope, and resilience to survivors of grave crimes. This steadfast dedication is a powerful example of solidarity and shared responsibility for justice".
H.E. Mr. Hiroshi Minami, Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of the Netherlands underscored Japan's steadfast commitment to supporting the important work of the TFV, which represents the "human side" of efforts undertaken by the ICC. In this respect, Ambassador Minami recalled that Japan is a decade-long contributor to the TFV and commended the creative approach employed by the TFV with a view to diversifying its sources for funding.
Japan has been a regular contributor to the ICC Trust Fund for Victims since 2014.
