Switzerland stands firm in its support of victims of international crimes and makes a voluntary contribution to the Trust Fund for Victims

The Swiss Confederation, a State Party to the International Criminal Court (ICC) since 2001, has made a voluntary contribution of EUR 106,000 to the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV), reaffirming its commitment to international justice and the rights of victims of crimes under the Rome Statute. Switzerland's contribution is unrestricted and will be allocated and used to redress the harm suffered by victims, through reparation awards ordered by the ICC and other programmes for their benefit.

H.E. Kevin Kelly, Member of the Board of Directors of the TFV stated, "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Switzerland for its voluntary contribution. Switzerland made its first donation 20 years ago, and its steadfast support for the Trust Fund for Victims ever since has made a considerable impact on our work and providing reparative justice to victims of crimes under the Rome Statute."

H.E. Corinne Cicéron Bühler, Ambassador of Switzerland to the Kingdom of The Netherlands stated, "Justice is only fully realized once it reaches those who have suffered the most. Switzerland's voluntary contribution to the Trust Fund for Victims reflects our longstanding commitment to a victim-centered approach to justice and the values enshrined in the Rome Statute. The Trust Fund plays a vital role in restoring dignity to victims of mass atrocities by enabling reparations, rehabilitation and assistance. Switzerland is proud to support this essential pillar of the ICC."

Switzerland has been providing regular support to the TFV through voluntary contributions since 2005, having generously provided over EUR 800,000 to date.

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Background information about the Trust Fund for Victims

Voluntary contributions to the Trust Fund for Victims ensure the delivery of the reparative mandate of the International Criminal Court by funding services and activities that provide recognition, commemoration and material support through rehabilitative programmes.

The TFV appeals to States Parties and other entities to contribute to the delivery of reparations to victims in dire need, particularly in relation to the Ntaganda and Ongwen cases. The annual programme funding target of the TFV is set at a minimum of EUR 10 million.

Contributions to the Trust Fund for Victims qualify as Official Development Assistance (ODA)-eligible. TFV programmes for the benefit of victims of crimes under the jurisdiction of the ICC contribute to the broader impact of several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16), poverty reduction (SDG 1), good health and well-being (SDG 3), gender equality (SDG 5), decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), reduced inequalities (SDG 10) and climate action (SDG 13).