INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE DAY: History, Significance and Facts

International Justice Day marks the importance of bringing justice for the victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. It is also known as International Criminal Justice Day or International Justice Day. The day unites all those who wish to support justice, promote the rights of the victims, and also help in preventing crime that threatens the peace, security, and well-being of the world.

INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE DAY: History
17 July is celebrated as World Day for International Justice because this day is the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute in 1998. With the help of this treaty, the International Criminal Court (ICC) was established. In 1998 since that day, about 139 countries have signed the Court’s treaty and nearly 80 States, representative of every region of the world, have ratified it.
Why is INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE DAY celebrated?
This day is celebrated because it is necessary to make people aware and united to support justice and also to promote the rights of the victims. This day also attracts people around the world to pay attention to serious issues. It also protects people from several crimes and also warns those people who affect the peace, security, and well-being of the nation at risk.
INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE DAY: THEME
This year’s World Social Justice Day subject is “social justice in the digital economy”. Technological developments over the last decade have aided humans in navigating the perilous terrain of a globe ravaged by Covid-19. Employees were able to work from home because of what the UN refers to as “digital labour platforms,” which gave “income-generating possibilities and advantages from flexible work arrangements.” However, this has compounded concerns about the regularity of employment and income, the ability to organise or join trade unions, and the utilisation of skills.
INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE DAY: Celebrations
Various events around the world are organised to promote this day and also to support the International Criminal Court (ICC). This day is also promoted by various news channels, newspapers, and radio. Several organisational groups make people pay attention to some particular issues like violence against women, genocide, etc.