Sculpture of Lady Justice, the Roman goddess of Justice.
Significance:
The Day of International Justice should support the system of international justice. International justice should eliminate the impunity of major international crime, if there is no justice possible nationally.
Type:
Observances
Celebrations:
Attending events; organizations hand out justice information; fighting for human rights
Observed by:
Justice lovers
Location:
World
Synonyms:
International Criminal Justice Day
Initiator:
Human rights groups
Start year:
1998
Date origin:
On July 17, 1998, the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court was adopted.