Malta renews its voluntary contribution for the benefit of victims of crimes under the jurisdiction of the ICC

“The TFV Board of Directors extends its heartfelt gratitude to Malta for its generous contribution, underscoring the importance of global collaboration in addressing the harm endured by victims of Rome Statute crimes,” said Kevin Kelly, member of the Board of Directors, representing the Western European and Other States Group. “Malta's dedication strengthens efforts to deliver reparative justice, bringing meaningful relief to victims within harmed communities."

The Republic of Malta has been consistently supporting the programmes for the benefit of victims implemented by the Trust Fund for Victims since 2021.

H.E. Jeffrey Curmi, Ambassador of Malta to the Kingdom of the Netherlands said, “The Republic of Malta is a committed advocate of the International Criminal Court and its Trust Fund for Victims. At such a delicate junction, Malta stands firm in its support which is aimed at ensuring that the International Criminal Court will continue to provide its unique service towards the international multilateral framework by addressing the gravest international crimes and delivering justice. ” Within this context Ambassador Curmi noted that “Malta acknowledges the importance of pursuing a victim-centered approach. As such, Malta’s voluntary contribution is primarily aimed at assisting the Trust Fund for Victims in its noble mission to deliver reparative justice by empowering victims and communities.”

For more information about the Trust Fund for Victims, please contact trustfundforvictims@icc-cpi.int or visit: www.trustfundforvictims.org. You can also follow TFV’s activities on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Background information

Voluntary funding received by the Trust Fund for Victims has allowed the completion of the first judicial cycle of the ICC, with the finalisation of the reparation programme for victims in the Katanga case in October 2023. Implementation of reparations programmes is ongoing in the Lubanga and Al Mahdi cases. The Trust Fund for Victims is also preparing the start of the reparations programme in the Ntaganda case. Also, in June 2024, the TFV launched its First Ongwen case Funding Appeal to enable the implementation of the Trial Chamber’s EUR 52.4 million Reparations Order of 28 February 2024, which seeks to benefit more than 40,000 victims.  After fulfilling this first funding appeal, the Trust Fund for Victims intends to mobilise at least EUR 5 million per year to progressively implement the Ongwen Reparation Order. 

In 2024-2025, the TFV is also implementing other programmes for the benefit of victims in seven situations under the jurisdiction of the ICC in the Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Georgia, Kenya, Mali and Uganda. The programmes include the provision of medical treatment, psychological rehabilitation, socio-economic support, education, peacebuilding, and commemoration activities with collaboration from local authorities and local communities. In 2023, over 23,000 individuals directly benefitted from seven programmes of the TFV.

Programmes for the benefit of victims of crimes under the jurisdiction of the ICC bridge impact of the Sustainable Development Goal 16 on peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16), poverty reduction (SDG 1), good health and wellbeing (SDG3), gender equality (SDG 5), decent work and economic growth (SDG8), climate action (SDG 13) and reduced inequalities (SDG 10). 

The Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC contributes to realising the pillars of reparative justice of the Rome Statute through measures that recognise and redress the harm of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and crimes of aggression on victims and their families.