Belgium reaffirms its support for the ICC Trust Fund for Victims with a new voluntary contribution

Belgium, a State Party to the International Criminal Court (ICC), has made a voluntary contribution of EUR 60,000 to the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) in 2025, reaffirming its commitment to international justice and to the rights of victims of crimes under the Rome Statute.

This unrestricted funding will support efforts to redress the harm suffered by victims of Rome Statute crimes through the implementation of reparations awards ordered by the ICC, as well as other programmes aimed at their rehabilitation and well-being.

H.E. Kevin Kelly, member of the Board of Directors of the TFV welcomed the contribution and stated, "Belgium has been a resolute supporter of the TFV's mandate, and its steadfast commitment to providing redress to victims is exemplified by the unrestricted voluntary contributions it has made since 2005. I commend Belgium's continued support and encourage other States to follow its example."

H.E. Olivier Belle, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Belgium to the International Organisations in The Hague stated, "Belgium is proud to be able to announce its decision to make a voluntary contribution of €60,000 to the Trust Fund for Victims in 2025. Belgium has always been particularly sensitive to the fate reserved for victims of the most serious crimes and has made this one of its priorities. The Trust Fund for Victims does a unique job of providing reparation to victims and their families, including through, medical, psychological and material support. Supporting the TFV is directly in line with this."

Belgium has been a regular contributor to the TFV since 2005, featuring among its top ten donor states.

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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).