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France, a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) since 2000, has made a voluntary contribution of about UGX 634M to the ICC Trust Fund for Victims.
The Trust Fund for Victims was created under the Rome Statute, which established the ICC. Its main role is to support victims of crimes that fall under the Court’s jurisdiction.
The fund provides assistance such as medical care, psychological support, education, and help for rebuilding livelihoods.
These services are important in helping victims recover and reintegrate into their communities.
France’s contribution will help the Trust Fund continue its work in countries that have been affected by conflict and mass violence.
Uganda is one of the countries that benefits from the Trust Fund for Victims because it experienced prolonged conflict, particularly in northern Uganda, where thousands of people were affected by atrocities committed by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).
Many victims suffered killings, abductions, sexual violence, and the destruction of their livelihoods.
Some of these crimes were investigated by the ICC, making Uganda eligible for support from the Trust Fund.
