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Armenia becomes the 124th State Party to the ICC

"Flag of Armenia." by young shanahan is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
"Flag of Armenia." by young shanahan is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

New York / The Hague / Yerevan

PGA reiterates its sincere congratulations to Armenia for officially becoming the 124th State Party to the International Criminal Court (ICC) as of 1 February 2024. This new chapter in Armenia’s history not only reinforces the system of the Rome Statute on which the Court’s mandate is based, but also safeguards accountability at the global level.

Armenia’s journey to ratification has been marked by a complex process initiated two decades ago, when the country signed the Rome Statute in 1999. After years of advocacy by civil society, including PGA, 2022 saw a renewed commitment to discussions on the Statute’s compatibility with Armenia’s Constitution. This culminated in a landmark moment when the National Assembly of Armenia adopted the law on ratifying the Rome Statute, and subsequently deposited its instrument of ratification to the United Nations on 14 November 2023.

  • Hon. Arusyak Julhakyan, MP (Armenia)
    Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on State and Legal Affairs

At times when multilateralism faces escalating challenges, we must intensify our efforts in preserving and upholding international accountability. By becoming the 124th State Party to the ICC, Armenia today proudly demonstrates its commitment to reject impunity and to abide by the Rule of Law. But our journey on this path does not end with our ratification. We, Armenian parliamentarians, must remain committed to advance the implementation of the Rome Statute domestically, continuing to promote the ratification of the treaty, and actively participating in cooperation with the Court. It is our collective aspiration that Armenia will contribute to the pursuit of universal justice on the global stage. Ms. Arusyak Julhakyan, MP (Armenia), Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on State and Legal Affairs

PGA and its members worldwide have played a crucial role in promoting the universal ratification of the Rome Statute. The Secretariat of PGA notably proved its commitment during a mission to Armenia, highlighted by the participation of Ms. Frederika Schweighoferova, Director of PGA’s International Law and Human Rights Program, in the Human Rights and Accountability – a path forward for Nagorno-Karabakh Conference convened by the Center for Truth and Justice from May 3-5, 2023, in Yerevan.

Furthermore, Ms. Arusyak Julhakyan, MP (Armenia), actively engaged in the 22nd session of the Assembly of States Parties held in New York from 4-14 December 2023. Her significant involvement included a notable contribution to the side event titled “Why Universality Matters: The Importance of ratifying the Rome Statute, its amendments, and the Agreement on Privileges and Immunities,” jointly organized by PGA, Global Rights Compliance, the Coalition for the International Criminal Court and sponsored by Belgium, Switzerland, the Kingdom of Netherlands, Liechtenstein and the Republic of Korea on 8 December. On this occasion, Ms. Julhakyan shared that Armenia, despite facing tragic challenges, demonstrated its engagement to upholding international law by ratifying the Rome Statute – a pivotal instrument in preventing atrocities. As such, she expressed her resolute determination to champion global peace as a collective responsibility.

PGA reaffirms its pledge to support Armenian parliamentarians and parliamentarians worldwide in their collective endeavor toward universal justice. As Armenia takes this significant step, the international community must stand united in the pursuit of a more just and accountable world, both for today and for future generations.

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Guide parlementaire sur la Cour pénale internationale
Guide parlementaire sur la Cour pénale internationale

Guide parlementaire sur la Cour pénale internationale

It is imperative that the Rome Statute be ratified universally for the successful functioning of the Court. Parliamentarians should ensure that the ICC is truly universal.

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Créée par le Statut de Rome, la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) est la première juridiction internationale permanente et indépendante capable de poursuivre et de juger les individus ayant commis les violations les plus graves du droit international pénal, du droit international humanitaire et des droits humains.

Le Statut de Rome définit les crimes relevant de la compétence de la Cour et détaille les principes généraux et procédures applicables devant la Cour. Il définit également les obligations de coopération des États parties. La ratification universelle du Statut de Rome est une condition essentielle au bon fonctionnement de la Cour. Les parlementaires devraient ainsi s’assurer que la CPI soit réellement universelle.

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  • Type de publication: Toolkit
  • Auteur.e.s: Parliamentarians for Global Action

Statut du système du Statut de Rome (en Février 2024) :

 
États ayant ratifié le Statut de Rome [124]
 
États ayant signé le Statut de Rome mais ne l’ayant pas encore ratifié [30]
 
États ayant décidé de se retirer du Statut de Rome [2]
 
États n’ayant ni signé ni ratifié le Statut de Rome
 


124 pays sont États Parties au Statut de Rome de la Cour pénale internationale. Parmi eux, 33 sont membres du groupe des États d'Afrique, 19 sont des États d’Asie et du Pacifique, 19 sont des États d'Europe Orientale 28 sont des États d'Amerique Latine et des Caraïbes, et 25 sont dans le groupe États d'Europe occidentale et autres États.

Le secrétariat de PGA est prêt à vous soutenir dans ces actions ou d’autres. Pour une assistance technique ou pour plus d’informations sur la Campagne du Statut de Rome, veuillez contacter :

Mme Frederika Schweighoferova
Directrice,
Program Droit international et droits humains
E: 

M. Daniel Garzón López
Chargé de programme senior
Program Droit international et droits humains
E: 

Mme Olivia Houssais
Chargée de programme
Program Droit international et droits humains
E: