I very much hope that Member States will use this opportunity to bring out their observations and ideas about both the substance of our issues the sombre realities of today's world  and the process and work ahead.

Renen was a wonderful anti colonialist, anti fascist, feminist, vegan, and anti apartheid activist, despite the illness, he would not remain silent and didn't stop denouncing the atrocities of the zionist occupation. Among many others solidarity activities, Renen joined many of ours too.

Syria underlines the agreement of world leaders at the September summit concerning the importance of the primacy of law within States and in international relations. Syria has long given attention and support to the work of the Court.

Despite not watching this speech due to lack of interest, I sat down on Twitter and was franly disgusted at the hype, the way people were mindlessly cheering his words on, as if they don t understand the sources of our issues to begin with.

So we want to take the content side of those citizens sending their stories and to try to use our media mighty which now has over 5000 broadcasters to showcase our issues and help citizens get some form of revenue.

Everyone is working extremely hard the judges, prosecution and defence counsel, interpreters, court reporters, courtroom officers, witness protection personnel and all other staff members who more indirectly, but not less importantly, contribute to the smooth running of our cases.