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> A Universal Court with Global Support > Ratification and Implementation > Universal Ratification Campaign > URC - Libya and Togo URC - Libya and Togo The Coalition for the International Criminal Court calls on Libya and Togo to accede to the Rome Statute of the ICC as soon as possible.In Africa, including its Northern horn, the Maghreb, increased accessions and ratifications would further strengthen the global voice at the Court and result in a more robust and meaningful participation in the worldwide effort to establish a truly fair, effective, and independent ICC. To date, 33 African states have embraced the new system of international justice established by the Rome Statute in an effort to end impunity for grave crimes worldwide. 15 others have signed the Rome Statute but have yet to complete the process of ratification. As states parties, Togo and Libya would be able to actively participate in a more significant manner in the annual Assembly of States Parties (ASP) of the ICC during which states make important decisions in relation to the administration of the Court, including the election of judges, prosecutors, and other Court officials. During the transitional phase, Libya’s accession would ensure its commitment to the Court and advance the principles of democracy, good governance, justice, and the rule of law in the country. The MENA region is the most underrepresented region at the ICC. The Arab League, consisting of 22 states, has only 4 states parties to the Rome Statute – the Comoros Islands, Djibouti, Jordan, and Tunisia. Though underrepresented, the MENA region has a growing interest in the fight against impunity and the Coalition today has around 250 active member organizations spread across almost every country in the region. Through its strengthened regional efforts targeting civil society, parliamentarians, governments, media, and others, the Coalition is pushing for an increased number of accessions and ratifications and full implementation of the Rome Statute in MENA countries. Exactly a year ago, the Coalition called on the government of Togo to prioritize its accession to the Rome Statute. Togo’s officials have demonstrated their interest in the ICC by attending various sessions of the ASP and by expressing that the fight for international justice is a priority for the country. By joining the 33 other African states parties in embracing the Rome Statute, Togo would be demonstrating its commitment to advance the rule of law, accountability, and justice on a national, regional, and international level. The Coalition therefore appeals to Libya and Togo to accede to the Rome Statute and to fully support this first permanent, independent court capable of investigating and bringing to justice individuals who commit the most serious violations of international law, namely war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Take Action Now! Urge Libya and Togo to accede to the Rome Statute as soon as possible! You might like to use the following letters for each region as a guide. Please be sure to “cc” all contacts below when sending your letters and also send a copy to us at [email protected]. Please note that any letter that you or anyone else outside the CICC Secretariat sends as part of this campaign should be written in an individual capacity or on behalf of your organization, not on behalf of the Coalition for the ICC. This policy should also be observed by members of national or regional coalitions of the CICC. FOR LIBYA Write a letter to H.E. Mr. Mustafa Abdel Jalil, Chair of the National Transitional Council of Libya. Sample letter Send your letter to: H.E. Mr. Mustafa Abdel Jalil, Chair, National Transitional Council, Libya CC: H.E. Abd al-Rahim Al Keeb, Prime Minister Tel: +218 (21) 444 3700 Fax: +218 (21) 360 0889 Web: https://www.pm.gov.ly/ H.E. Ashur Bin Khayal, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Tel: +218 (21) 340 0461 Fax: +218 (21) 340 2921 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.foreign.gov.ly/ar/index.php H.E. Ali Hamidah Ashur, Head of Justice and Human Rights Tel: +218 (21) 480 8251 - 4808252 – 4808253 Fax: +218 (21) 4805427 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.aladel.gov.ly/main/ H.E. Abd al-Rahman Muhammad Shalgham, Permanent Representative to the United Nations 309-315 East 48th Street New York, NY, 10017, USA Phone: +1-212-752-5775 Fax: + 1-212-593-4787 E-mail: [email protected] FOR TOGO Write a letter to President of the Republic of Togo H.E. Mr. Faure Gnassingbé to encourage him (and his government) to accede to the Rome Statute of the ICC. Sample letter Send your letter to: H.E. Mr. Faure Gnassingbé, President Palais Presidential Avenue de la Marina Lome, TOGO Fax: +228 221 3204 or +228 222 4999 Email: [email protected] H.E. Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo Prime Minister Primature Cité de l’OUA, Lomé II, Lome BP 1161 TOGO Tel: +228 261 0598/0623 or +228 221 1654/2952/3931/1434 Fax: +228 261 0687 or +228 221 3753/7468 H.E. Mr. Tchitchao Tchalim Minister of Justice Ministère de la Justice BP 121, Lomé, TOGO Tel: +228 221 0975 Fax: +228 222 2906 or +228 221 54 91 Email: [email protected] Hon. Elliot Ohin, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation BP 900 Place du Monument aux Morts Lome, TOGO Tel: +228 221 3601 Fax: +228 221 3974 H.E. Mr. Kodjo Menan Permanent Representative to the United Nations Permanent Mission of Togo to the United Nations 112 East 40th Street New York, N.Y. 10016 Tel: (212) 490-3455, -3456 Fax: (212) 983-6684 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] |
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