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> A Universal Court with Global Support > Ratification and Implementation > Universal Ratification Campaign > URC-Moldova and Cameroon URC-Moldova and Cameroon The Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) is calling on the Republic of Moldova to take the necessary steps to accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Increased ratifications of the Statute in the region will further strengthen the global voice at the Court and result in a more robust and meaningful participation in the global struggle to establish a truly fair, effective and independent ICC.To date, Europe and the Central Asian Republics have 41 States Parties to the Rome Statute, 27 of which are European Union (EU) countries. Including Moldova, the region has 7 signatories to the Rome Statute (Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, the Kingdom of Monaco, the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Uzbekistan). European states and the European Union have been frontrunners in the establishment of the ICC and their ongoing support remains critical to ensure the ICC continues to be seen as a fair and effective Court. The Coalition therefore appeals to Moldova to ratify 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! Write a letter to the President Ad Interim and Chair of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova H.E. Mr. Mihai Ghimpu to encourage him to ratify the Rome Statute of the ICC. Please see below for a sample letter that you may adapt for your use. Please cc all contacts below when sending your letters. Every letter that you or anyone else outside the CICC Secretariat sends as part of this campaign should be written in an individual capacity and not on behalf of the Coalition for the ICC. This should also be observed by members of national or regional coalitions of the CICC. H.E. Mr. Mihai Ghimpu President Ad Interim of the Republic of Moldova and Chair of the Parliament (Presidency) Ave.Stefan cel Mare, 154, Chisinau, Moldova Tel: +373 22 25 10 16 Fax: +373 22 25 10 35 +373 22 23 77 42 +373 22 25 10 40 +373 22 24 55 26 H.E. Mr. Mihai Ghimpu President Ad Interim of the Republic of Moldova and Chair of the Parliament (Parliament) Ave.Stefan cel Mare, 162, Chisinau, Moldova Tel : +373 2 22 23 33 26 +373 22 23 71 19 +373 22 23 30 38 Fax: +373 22 23 36 36 +373 22 23 33 52 H.E. Mr. Vladimir Filat Prime Minister of Moldova Piata Marii Adunari Nationale, 1, Chisinau, Moldova Tel: +373 22 25 01 01 Fax: +373 22 23 77 71 +373 22 24 26 96 H.E. Mr. Iurie Leancă Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Str.31 August 1989, 80, Chisinau, Moldova Tel: +373 22 57 82 05 +373 22 57 82 07 Fax: +373 22 23 23 02 +373 33 57 83 08 +373 22 57 82 69 +373 22 23 23 20 H.E. Mr. Alexandru Tănase Minister of Justice Str.31 August 1989, 82, Chisinau, Moldova Tel. +373 22 23 47 95 +373 22 23 33 40 +373 22 23 48 66 Fax +373 22 23 47 88 +373 22 23 47 97 H.E. Mr. Igor Corman Chairman of the Parliamentary Commission on Foreign Policy and European Integration Ave.Stefan cel Mare, 162, Chisinau, Moldova Tel: +373 22 23 76 08 Fax: +373 22 23 36 36 +373 22 23 33 52 +373 22 23 32 10 H.E. Mr. Vadim Misin Chairman of the Parliamentary Commission on Human Rights and Interethnic relations Ave.Stefan cel Mare, 162, Chisinau, Moldova Tel: +373 22 26 83 90 Fax: +373 22 23 36 36 +373 22 23 33 52 +373 22 23 32 10 H.E. Mr. Alexandru Cujba Permanent Representative of Moldova for the UN 35 East 29th Street, New York, NY 10016, USA Tel: +1 212 447 1867 Fax: +1 212 447 4067 Your Excellency: I am writing to urge you to ensure Moldova’s ratification of the Rome Statute of the ICC as soon as possible. The Court’s first cases in Uganda, Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan signify that it is moving forward in its crucial work to end impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Moldova’s support for this new and vital system of international justice by acceding to the Rome Statute is therefore of utmost importance. Moldova was an early signatory of the Rome Statute, signing it on 8 September 2000. As you well know, the Rome Statute came into force in July 2002 and 110 states have ratified or acceded to the ICC Treaty and 139 are signatories. The ICC is an important tool that will ensure that the most serious international crimes no longer go unpunished. European nations are instrumental in building and strengthening this new justice system, and their support for Court is vital to its success and efficiency. The positive ruling made by Moldova’s Constitutional Court in October 2007, stating that the Rome Statute is compatible with the Moldovan Constitution, and the decision of the Government in December 2007 to approve the draft ICC ratification bill as well as the bill concerning amendments to the national legislation in order to implement the Rome Statute were both positive developments. Furthermore, the submission of the ratification bill to the Parliament by then-President Vladimir Voronin in February 2008 was very encouraging. States that ratify the Rome Statute by 1 April 2010 be will voting members at the upcoming Review Conference in Kampala in June 2010 which will address issues of crucial concern to the future work of the Court. Moldova should ratify the Rome Statute as soon as possible and fully align legislation with all obligations under the Rome Statute, including ratification of the Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the ICC. It should make clear its commitment to prevent genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes and to put an end to impunity of those who perpetrate such crimes, by adhering to the new system of international justice created by the Rome Statute. Sincerely, URC-CAMEROON The Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) is calling on the Republic of Cameroon to take the necessary steps to accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Increased ratifications of the Statute in the region will further strengthen the African voice at the Court and result in a more robust and meaningful participation in the global struggle to establish a truly fair, effective and independent ICC. To date 30 States in Africa have already become States Parties to the ICC, and 15 others – including Cameroon on 17 July 1998 – have signed the Rome Statute, but have yet to complete the process of ratification. If Cameroon ratifies by 1 April 2010 it will become a State Party on 1 June 2010, while the Review Conference is in progress. This will allow the country to participate fully in the discussion of important proposals, including in the adoption of a definition for the crime of aggression. Additionally, Cameroon as a new State Party to the Court would consolidate the region as fully committed to this historic institution- the first permanent, independent court capable of investigating and bringing to justice individuals who commit the most serious violations of international humanitarian law, namely war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Take action now! Write a letter to the President of the Republic of Cameroon H.E. Mr. Paul Biya to encourage him to ratify the Rome Statute of the ICC. Please see below for a sample letter that you may adapt for your use. Please cc all contacts below when sending your letters. Every letter that you or anyone else outside the CICC Secretariat sends as part of this campaign should be written in an individual capacity and not on behalf of the Coalition for the ICC. This should also be observed by members of national or regional coalitions of the CICC. Please be sure to cc all contacts below when sending your letters and try the phone and fax numbers in the order that they are listed. H.E. Mr. Paul Biya President Palais de l’Unité Yaoundé, Cameroun Fax: +237 2 222 08 70 H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang Prime Minister Immeuble Etoile Yaoundé, Cameroun Fax: +237 2 223 57 35 H.E. Mr. Henri Eyebe Ayissi Minister of External Relations 791 rue Konrad Adenauer Yaoundé, Cameroun Fax: +237 2 220 11 33 +237 2 220 79 18 +237 2 221 03 34 H.E. Mr. Amadou Ali Minister of Justice BP 466, Yaoundé, Cameroun Fax: +237 2 223 00 05 +237 2 223 59 61 +237 2 223 58 69 +237 2 223 55 59 H.E. Mr. Djibril Cavaye Yeguie Speaker of the National Assembly National Assembly of Cameroon Yaoundé, Cameroun Fax: +237 2 223 15 35 +237 2 222 09 79 Dr. Chemuta Divine Banda President of the Human Rights Council SGBC Building, 2nd floor Opposite chamber of Agriculture BP 20317, Yaoundé, Cameroun Fax: +237 2 222 60 82 H.E. Mr. Michel Tommo Monthe Permanent Representative for Cameroon to the UN 22 East 73rd Street New York, N.Y. 10021, USA Fax: +1 212 249 05 33 |
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