Austria, a State Party to the International Criminal Court (ICC), has made a voluntary contribution of EUR 146,000 to the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) in 2025, reaffirming its commitment to international justice and to the rights of victims of crimes under the Rome Statute. Of this amount, EUR 100,000 will be allocated to support survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, while EUR 46,000 is provided as unrestricted funding to be used to redress the harm suffered by victims, through reparation awards ordered by the ICC and other programmes for their benefit.
Welcoming this contribution, H.E. Kevin Kelly, member of the TFV Board of Directors stated, "I wish to express my appreciation to Austria. The increased contribution of Austria this year in support of victims, reaffirms its continued support to the work of the Trust Fund for Victims. As the TFV continues to expand its reach and impact, sustained and increased contributions will be essential. Austria's leadership in this regard sets an example, and we hope this commitment will be upheld-and even strengthened-in the years to come."
H.E. Engelbert Theuermann, Ambassador of Austria to the Kingdom of The Netherlands stated, "Supporting those at the very heart of international criminal law, the victims, remains of crucial importance. That is why we are particularly pleased that Austria consistently contributes to the Trust Fund for Victims, reaffirming the vital role of supporting victims of international crimes."
Austria has provided voluntary contributions to the ICC Trust Fund for Victims through annual contributions since 2007, demonstrating its long-standing commitment to supporting victims of the most serious crimes. It reflects Austria's sustained and growing support for the TFV's mission, building a steady upward trend in contributions since 2020.
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Background information about the Trust Fund for Victims
Voluntary contributions to the Trust Fund for Victims ensure the delivery of the reparative mandate of the International Criminal Court by funding services and activities that provide recognition, commemoration and material support through rehabilitative programmes.
The TFV appeals to States Parties and other entities to contribute to the delivery of reparations to victims in dire need, particularly in relation to the Ntaganda and Ongwen cases. The annual programme funding target of the TFV is set at a minimum of EUR 10 million.
Contributions to the Trust Fund for Victims qualify as Official Development Assistance (ODA)-eligible. TFV programmes for the benefit of victims of crimes under the jurisdiction of the ICC contribute to the broader impact of several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16), poverty reduction (SDG 1), good health and well-being (SDG 3), gender equality (SDG 5), decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), reduced inequalities (SDG 10) and climate action (SDG 13).
