{"id":4223,"date":"2025-07-04T21:58:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T16:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=4223"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:47:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:17:16","slug":"world-day-for-international-justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-day-for-international-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"World Day for International Justice 2025: History, Relevance, and Future Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-day-for-international-justice\/#What_is_World_Day_for_International_Justice\" >What is World Day for International Justice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-day-for-international-justice\/#Theme_of_World_Day_for_International_Justice_2025\" >Theme of World Day for International Justice 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-day-for-international-justice\/#Why_Do_We_Celebrate_World_Day_for_International_Justice\" >Why Do We Celebrate World Day for International Justice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-day-for-international-justice\/#Global_Impact_of_World_Day_for_International_Justice\" >Global Impact of World Day for International Justice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-day-for-international-justice\/#Indias_Perspective_on_International_Justice\" >India\u2019s Perspective on International Justice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-day-for-international-justice\/#World_Day_for_International_Justice_2025_FAQs\" >World Day for International Justice 2025 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4225\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-04-184046.png?resize=300%2C249&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-04-184046.png?resize=300%2C249&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-04-184046.png?w=409&amp;ssl=1 409w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n&#8220;The strengthening of international\u202fcriminal\u202fjustice in the last 20 years, and especially the adoption of the Rome Statute and establishment of the new system of international criminal justice and this great Court, will be viewed as a\u202frevolutionary\u202fadvance\u202ffor peace and the rule of law,\u201d William R. Pace, former convenor of the Coalition for the International Criminal Court.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Justice Day commemorates the historic adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998, and marks the importance of continuing the fight against impunity and bringing justice for the victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/important-days-in-july\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important Days in July 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_World_Day_for_International_Justice\"><\/span><b>What is World Day for International Justice?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4226\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-04-184141.png?resize=300%2C170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-04-184141.png?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-04-184141.png?w=676&amp;ssl=1 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Day for International Justice, also known as International Justice Day, is observed every year on <\/span><b>July 17<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It commemorates the adoption of the <\/span><b>Rome Statute<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 1998, which led to the creation of the <\/span><b>International Criminal Court (ICC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The ICC was established to prosecute individuals responsible for serious crimes such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This observance highlights the international community\u2019s commitment to upholding justice, protecting human rights, and ensuring accountability for the gravest crimes under international law. It brings attention to the importance of legal institutions that can pursue justice where national systems fail or are unwilling to act.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key Historical Milestones<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1998<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome Statute adopted on July 17, creating the framework for the ICC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rome Statute entered into force; ICC began functioning in The Hague<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2010<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 17 officially declared as World Day for International Justice<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global observance to mark the 27th anniversary of the Rome Statute<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These milestones demonstrate how international justice has evolved from ad hoc tribunals to a permanent and independent court system supported by over 120 countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-national-and-international-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of National and International Days 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theme_of_World_Day_for_International_Justice_2025\"><\/span><b>Theme of World Day for International Justice 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official <\/span><b>World Day for International Justice 2025 theme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has not been formally announced. However, based on recent trends, the 2025 theme is expected to focus on emerging global justice issues such as climate-related crimes, digital accountability, or the role of youth in upholding international law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the theme, the core objective remains unchanged: to promote justice, protect victims\u2019 rights, and reinforce global cooperation with the <\/span><b>International Criminal Court<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>World Day for International Justice Observance in 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Day for International Justice 2025 will be observed on <\/span><b>Thursday, 17 July 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Across countries, international bodies, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions are expected to host:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public seminars and discussions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal awareness campaigns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online educational events<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media coverage of international justice progress<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/international-plastic-bag-free-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Plastic Bag Free Day<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_We_Celebrate_World_Day_for_International_Justice\"><\/span><b>Why Do We Celebrate World Day for International Justice?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4227\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-04-184214.png?resize=300%2C202&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-04-184214.png?resize=300%2C202&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-04-184214.png?w=311&amp;ssl=1 311w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Day for International Justice is celebrated to support efforts that seek to end impunity for perpetrators of international crimes. The day serves multiple purposes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It raises awareness about the role of international criminal justice in global peace and security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It honors victims and survivors by recognizing their right to justice and reparations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It reinforces the importance of the rule of law in international relations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrating this day also strengthens global support for the International Criminal Court and promotes public understanding of how legal accountability contributes to conflict prevention and reconciliation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Role of the International Criminal Court<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>International Criminal Court<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the first and only permanent international court established to prosecute individuals for serious crimes that affect the international community as a whole. Headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, the ICC operates independently from the United Nations and currently has over 120 State Parties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The ICC has jurisdiction over:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genocide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crimes against humanity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">War crimes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crime of aggression<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its founding principle is that serious crimes must not go unpunished. The court complements, rather than replaces, national judicial systems. It acts only when national courts are unwilling or unable to prosecute offenders.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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depends on Security Council cooperation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Cases Initiated By<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prosecutor, State Parties, or UN Security Council<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">States only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Appeals Process<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, through the ICC Appeals Chamber<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No formal appeals process<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Relation to UN<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent of the UN<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principal judicial organ of the UN<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-ufo-day-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>World UFO Day<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Impact_of_World_Day_for_International_Justice\"><\/span><b>Global Impact of World Day for International Justice<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2025, the world will mark 27 years since the Rome Statute laid the foundation for a permanent international criminal court. Although not every country\u2014including India\u2014is a party to the ICC, the shared goal remains clear: to ensure that justice is not denied, no matter how powerful the perpetrator or how grave the crime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The impacts have been multifarious:<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Impact Area<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal Accountability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes justice by holding individuals responsible for international crimes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victim Recognition<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers a platform to recognize and support victims and survivors<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Awareness<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases understanding of international law and the ICC&#8217;s role<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Cooperation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourages global support for treaty-based justice mechanisms<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through these efforts, World Day for International Justice plays a critical role in advocating for peace through law and reinforcing that no one is above accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-postal-worker-day-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>National Postal Worker Day<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Perspective_on_International_Justice\"><\/span><b>India\u2019s Perspective on International Justice<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India acknowledges the importance of international justice but has <\/span><b>not ratified the Rome Statute<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is therefore <\/span><b>not a member of the International Criminal Court<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. India was actively involved in the drafting process of the Rome Statute but abstained from adopting it in 1998 due to several concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>India\u2019s Reasons for Not Joining the ICC<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s objections to the Rome Statute include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ICC\u2019s authority over non-member states could infringe on national sovereignty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Statute does not explicitly include terrorism as a punishable international crime.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The complementarity principle might be inconsistently applied, raising doubts about impartiality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite not being a State Party to the ICC, India continues to support the broader goals of <\/span><b>World Day for International Justice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through its commitment to the rule of law, national accountability mechanisms, and participation in global peacekeeping missions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>India\u2019s Domestic Mechanisms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India relies on its own judicial system to address crimes under international concern. Laws such as the Indian Penal Code, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and constitutional safeguards provide a framework for ensuring justice within the country. India has also cooperated with international tribunals and has shown support for United Nations resolutions addressing human rights and accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Element<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>India\u2019s Approach<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome Statute<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not signed or ratified<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICC Membership<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-member<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Legal Framework<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emphasizes domestic prosecution and judicial independence<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UN Cooperation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports UN peacekeeping and ad hoc tribunals for specific international cases<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Day for International Justice offers India an opportunity to reflect on how national and international systems can work together to ensure justice, especially in complex cross-border situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Day for International Justice, observed on July 17, stands as a global symbol of the fight against impunity. It reinforces the value of international law, supports victims of serious crimes, and promotes the role of the <\/span><b>International Criminal Court<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a cornerstone of global justice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2026?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As nations continue to engage in conversations about sovereignty, fairness, and accountability, World Day for International Justice remains an essential observance for building a safer, fairer world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Day_for_International_Justice_2025_FAQs\"><\/span><b>World Day for International Justice 2025 FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-4224 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-4224{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-4224 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-4224{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-4224.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-4224.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-4224.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-4224.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-4224.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1751634506\"><div id=\"sp-ea-4224\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-4224\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-42240\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse42240\" aria-controls=\"collapse42240\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is World Day for International Justice and why is it observed?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse42240\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4224\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-42240\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">World Day for International Justice is observed on July 17 each year to mark the adoption of the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court. It is observed to promote accountability for serious international crimes, support victims, and reinforce the global commitment to justice and the rule of law.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-42241\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse42241\" aria-controls=\"collapse42241\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the theme of World Day for International Justice 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse42241\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4224\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-42241\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The official theme for World Day for International Justice 2025 has not been announced yet. However, the focus is expected to remain on promoting international accountability, supporting victims, and strengthening cooperation with the International Criminal Court.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-42242\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse42242\" aria-controls=\"collapse42242\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why do we celebrate World Day for International Justice?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse42242\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4224\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-42242\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We celebrate World Day for International Justice to raise awareness about the importance of prosecuting crimes like genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The day reinforces the role of international justice in preventing future atrocities and ensuring justice for victims.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-42243\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse42243\" aria-controls=\"collapse42243\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the International Criminal Court and what does it do?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse42243\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4224\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-42243\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The International Criminal Court is a permanent global court based in The Hague that prosecutes individuals for serious crimes such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. It acts when national courts are unwilling or unable to ensure justice.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-42244\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse42244\" aria-controls=\"collapse42244\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is India\u2019s position on the International Criminal Court?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse42244\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4224\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-42244\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0India is not a member of the International Criminal Court. It chose not to ratify the Rome Statute due to concerns about national sovereignty and the exclusion of terrorism from the ICC\u2019s jurisdiction, though it supports the broader goals of justice and accountability.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore World Day for International Justice 2025: History, significance of the Rome Statute, ICC\u2019s global role, and future outlook. 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