July Week 2 Activity
The World Day for International Justice
Type of Activity – In Classroom Activity
Introduction
The World Day for International Justice is also known as The Day of International Criminal Justice or International Justice Day. It is celebrated on the 17th of July, and it marks the anniversary of the Rome Statute which was adopted in Rome on 17th July, 1998. The Rome Statute is the treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC); it serves as the foundational and governing document for the ICC. The ICC is the first and only permanent international court with jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and crimes of aggression. Every year on the World Day for International Justice, the entire globe unites in solidarity with the ICC to support justice and promote victim rights.
Expected Outcomes
- Students will learn about and understand the importance of The World Day for International Justice.
- Research and learn about the ICC and the critical role it plays in bringing out justice and peace.
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Note:
- Our Week 3 activity will be a continuation of our Week 2 activity.
- We request you to encourage students to research the topic based on the guidelines and present their findings and views in classroom a week later.
- The details can be read here: www.bit.ly/JusticeDayPresentations.
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