Lithuania stands with victims of the most serious crimes and makes a contribution to the Trust Fund for Victims
Lithuania, a State Party to the International Criminal Court (ICC) since 2002, has made a voluntary contribution of EUR 25,000 to the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV), reaffirming its commitment to international justice and the rights of victims of crimes under the Rome Statute.
Mr Andres Parmas, Chair of the Board of Directors of the TFV, “I wish to express my sincere appreciation to Lithuania for its voluntary contribution to the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC. This contribution, which is higher than its previous one, is a stark symbol of Lithuania’s continued commitment to international justice and addressing the harms endured by victims of crimes under the Rome Statute. The unrestricted nature of this contribution allows the TFV Board of Directors to allocate it to any programme under its purview. Such support is crucial in assisting the TFV’s work, and we encourage other States to follow Lithuania’s example in promoting hope within affected communities.”
H.E. Audra Plepytė, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, stated, “Lithuania is proud to contribute to the Trust Fund for Victims, whose efforts provide vital and tangible assistance to those affected by the most serious crimes. By standing alongside the ICC and the Trust Fund for Victims, we reaffirm our strong commitment to accountability, justice, and the inherent dignity of every victim. We remain convinced that healing and recovery are essential foundations for lasting peace, and we are privileged to contribute to this important mission.”
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).