International Justice Day 2021

World Day for International Justice or International Justice Day or International Criminal Justice Day is every year celebrated on the 17^th of July. People organize events on this day to promote international criminal justice support for the International Criminal Court.

What is Justice?

Justice is also known as fairness, when a decision is taken by taking the laws into an account then it is known as justice. The main aim of making laws is that everyone in society can get justice and be treated equally. If Justice is not served properly then it is known as injustice, which may result in rebellion, dissatisfaction in the society. So, to maintain harmony in society social justice should be done.

The Theme of International Justice Day 2021:

This year the theme of The International Justice Day is “A Call for Social Justice in the Digital Economy”. There is a huge inequality that has been growing day by day in society between the people who have the access to digital resources and those who haven’t. The Covid-19 has shown this difference clearly. People who have access to the digital Platform got vaccinated early and those who haven’t are still waiting for their chance.

Why International Justice Day is celebrated on 17^th July?

World Justice Day is celebrated on 17^th July because on this date a treaty was done which results in the establishment of the International Criminal Justice. World Justice Day is also celebrated to aware the public and to support the Victim’s rights and justice. International Justice Day also celebrates the international justice tribunal and courts which have brought and continuously brings Justice for war criminals and crimes against humanity.

What is the Goal of International Justice Day?

The main aim of this day is to bring together all the people who believe in the justice system and victims’ rights. Also, prevent the crimes which may lead to disturbed the world’s peace and security and well being of the people. Every nation has its own chain of courts like Session Court, High Court and Supreme Court. When a Nations Court system fails to deliver justice or is not willing to order investigations or give justice to the victim then International Criminal Court aka ICC comes into play to serve them justice.

World Justice Day is a medium to highlight the justice delivered to the victims on this day. International Criminal Court always motivates the nations to join this battle of Justice so that culprits can bring to justice and in near future, these kinds of events can be stopped.

Celebration on International Justice Day:

On this day news channels, radio & FM Station, Newspapers promote this day and shows support towards the International Criminal Court (ICC). Some matters of concern are brought to the attention of the general public such as crime against women, genocide, racial abuse etc.

Timeline of The International Criminal Court:

• 17^th July 1998: Rome Statue treaty was adopted by 120 states to informally establish The International Criminal Court.
• 1^st July 2002: 60 Countries has endorsed the Rome Statue which results in the official establishment of The International Criminal Court.
• 1^st June 2010: On this day Rome Statute was adopted as the World Day for International Justice.
• 10^th July 2012: The first-ever sentencing and conviction took place at The International Criminal Court. Congolese criminal Warlord, Thomas Lubanga Dylio was the first person that was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Importance of the International Justice Day:

• International Justice Day promotes Justice among the people and countries.
• International Justice Day gives us a chance to pay homage to the judicial system.
• International Justice Day promotes fair trial without differentiating among the people or country.
• People get to know about the importance of this day so that whenever they feel that injustice has been done with them then they can reach to ICC for justice.

Facts about the International Criminal Court:

• International Criminal Court gets its existence after the Rome treaty and it operates independently.
• The International Criminal Court is situated in The Hague, Netherlands.
• The International Criminal Court came into existence on July 1^st 2002.
•  The International Criminal Court majorly deals with 4-types of cases that is genocide, crime against humanity, the crime of aggression and war crimes.
• The International Criminal Court get its cases from the National Governments or by the United Nations Security Council.
• There is a total of 18 Judges in The International Criminal Court which serves nine-years terms.
• USA, China, Israel, Qatar, Libya, Iraq and Yemen these 7 nations had voted against the formation of The International Criminal Court.
• The International Criminal Court have six languages as their official languages that are English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish. The International Criminal Court have two working languages – English and French
• The International Criminal Court have one ICC Liaison office in New York, the USA and 7 ICC Country offices in Kinshasa and Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo; Kampala, Uganda; Bangui, Central African Republic; Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire; Tbilisi, Georgia; Bamako, Mali.