The Role of the International Criminal Court in Protecting Human Rights Against Crimes Against Humanity

The International Criminal Court (ICC) serves as a court of last resort for prosecuting serious international crimes, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Its founding treaty, the Rome Statute, was adopted in July 1998, and the court officially began its work in 2003. Crimes against humanity fall within the jurisdiction of the ICC. In addition to punishing perpetrators of human rights violations and preventing future crimes, the ICC establishes principles related to reparations for victims, including restitution, compensation, and rehabilitation. It also works to establish a trust fund for victims of crimes under its jurisdiction and for the families of victims. The purpose of this paper is to clarify the role of the ICC in protecting and promoting human rights by holding perpetrators of crimes against humanity accountable and confronting human rights violations.