ICC Holds Workshop in Uganda on Public Outreach

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On 16 and 17 August 2005, the International Criminal Court held an informative workshop in Entebbe for delegates from the local councils in the nine districts affected by the conflict in northern Uganda. The aim of the workshop was to provide information about the ICC and to find mechanisms of cooperation to disseminate information with regard to outreach activities and participation of victims in court proceedings. 

Each delegation was composed of six delegates, led by the Chairperson, the highest elected official of the district. 

Local councils are a decentralised governmental system in Uganda whose leaders are elected by the community.  The Local Councils agreed to form sub-committees to assist in disseminating information to their constituents and the public at large.  

Participants to the workshop were from Adjumani, Apac, Gulu, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Kitgum, Lira, Pader and Soroti Districts. A representative of the Ministry of Local Government was also present.

The ICC is currently investigating crimes under the jurisdiction of the Court committed in Northern Uganda after 1 July 2002.

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For further information please contact:

• The ICC Outreach Coordinator, Ms Claudia Perdomo, on Tel. +31 (0)70 515 8514 / Mob. +31 (0)6 2522 1177
• The Spokesperson for the Office of the Prosecutor, Mr. Yves Sorokobi, Tel. + 31(0)64 616 6006