New Zealand continues its support for the Trust Fund for Victims
New Zealand, a State Party to the International Criminal Court (ICC) since 2002, has made a voluntary contribution of EUR 123,180 to the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV), reaffirming its commitment to international justice and the rights of victims of crimes under the Rome Statute.
This unrestricted contribution advances the TFV's mandate to make visible the plight of victims, mobilise resources for their benefit, and implement programmes that serve them - encompassing both ICC‑ordered reparations and assistance programmes that address the physical, psychological, and material needs of victims and affected communities.
Mr Andres Parmas, Chair of the Board of Directors of the TFV, “I warmly welcome New Zealand's generous support for the Trust Fund for Victims. New Zealand has stood with victims of the gravest crimes for many years, and this latest contribution strengthens our capacity to deliver meaningful reparation and other programmes for the benefit of the victims to those who need it most. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I extend our sincere gratitude.”
H.E. Ms. Charlotte Frater, Ambassador of New Zealand to the Kingdom of The Netherlands stated, “It is an honour to continue New Zealand’s longstanding support for the International Criminal Court and the Trust Fund for Victims, which does such vital work to support and empower victims and communities affected by the gravest international crimes. New Zealand remains committed to supporting efforts that place victims at the heart of international justice."
New Zealand has supported the TFV through voluntary contributions since 2018.
For more information about the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC, please contact trustfundforvictims@icc-cpi.int or visit www.trustfundforvictims.org. You can also follow TFV’s activities on X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Facebook.
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).