France has reaffirmed its commitment to international justice by making a voluntary contribution of €150,000 to the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trust Fund for Victims (TFV). This significant France contribution ICC demonstrates its ongoing dedication to supporting survivors of the world’s most serious crimes, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.

As a State Party to the Rome Statute since 9 June 2000, France continues to back the ICC in providing crucial support to victims through the Trust Fund for Victims. Established under the Rome Statute, the TFV’s mandate includes both victim reparations and direct assistance programmes, offering services such as medical care, psychological rehabilitation, education, and livelihood support to help survivors recover and rebuild their lives.

France’s contribution will support programmes that focus on healing trauma, restoring dignity, and improving the lives of victims, particularly women and children affected by conflict. Highlighting the importance of this support, the French Ambassador to the Netherlands stated, “On the 25th year since the signing of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, France reiterates its unwavering support for this vital Court, and in particular for the Trust Fund for Victims.”

Uganda is one of the countries benefiting from TFV programmes. The Uganda conflict victims in the northern region suffered decades of violence due to the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), including killings, abductions, forced recruitment of children, and sexual and gender-based violence. The ICC’s involvement, including the prosecution of former LRA commander Dominic Ongwen, has strengthened global attention on the victims’ needs and eligibility for reparations.

Since 2008, the TFV has implemented rehabilitation and victim support programmes in northern Uganda, providing trauma counselling, medical treatment, livelihood restoration, and psychosocial assistance. These initiatives have helped tens of thousands of survivors and supported entire communities in rebuilding after conflict.

By contributing to the ICC Trust Fund for Victims, France strengthens the principle that justice must include victim recovery, not only accountability for perpetrators. The funding ensures that survivors of international crimes receive the care, rehabilitation, and socio-economic support necessary to restore hope and dignity to affected communities. France’s commitment exemplifies a global model of justice that prioritizes both legal accountability and humanitarian assistance for victims of mass atrocities.