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Scan the QR code to learn from insights of ICC officials, Philippine civil society leaders, grassroots advocates, and international experts on what this case represents for justice, recognition, and accountability for victims in the Philippines and beyond.
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The hearing will be held on 23, 24, 26 and 27 February 2026 in Courtroom I in The Hague and can be followed with a 30-minute delay via the ICC website, as well as on the ICC’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
For more practical information ⤵️
www.icc-cpi.int/news/duterte...
As highlighted by Philippine civil society and international experts during our September 2025 webinar: this moment carries weight far beyond procedure. Domestic accountability has been limited, with thousands of families waiting years for recognition.
The confirmation of charges hearing is not the trial. It is the stage at which ICC judges assess whether there are substantial grounds to believe the accused committed the crimes charged.
If charges are confirmed, the case moves to trial.
Former President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, is suspected of the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder, allegedly committed in the Philippines between 1 November 2011 and 16 March 2019 in the context of the so-called “war on drugs”.
www.icc-cpi.int/philippines/...
🔴 HAPPENING NEXT WEEK
The confirmation of charges hearing in The Prosecutor v. Rodrigo Roa Duterte is scheduled to open on 23 February 2026 at 10:00 (The Hague local time) before Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court.
www.icc-cpi.int/news/duterte...
Our message to states is clear:
🟥 Enforce ICC arrest warrants.
🟥 Impose real consequences for non-cooperation.
🟥 Put victims and their rights at the centre.
📄 Unpack our full analysis here: coalitionfortheicc.org/news/icc-non...
“Without effective cooperation, the investigation will continue to stall, courtrooms will remain empty, and notably, victims will lose out. Nearly 15 years after the Security Council referral, victims in Libya deserve justice," stated Yasmina Gourchane, former CICC New York Representative.
For victims, cooperation determines whether access to justice is real or out of reach:
“We want to make our voices heard: we are seeking justice through the International Criminal Court, after losing hope in the Attorney General and the Libyan courts controlled by militias.”
As @lcw.ngo Director Ali Omar explains:
“Cooperation with the ICC in the Libya file remains subject to shifting political and security considerations and the absence of a unified and firm stance by states regarding the execution of arrest warrants undermines victims’ trust."
In 2025, the path of accountability in Libya was shaped by two events:
🔴 January 2025: Italian authorities release Osama Elmasry Njeem after briefly detaining him under an ICC warrant.
🔴 1 December 2025: German authorities surrender Khaled Mohamed Ali El-Hishri (Al-Buti) to the ICC's custody.
❗ The Situation in Libya in 2025 became a key test for cooperation with the International Criminal Court.
In a new piece co-authored with @lcw.ngo, we unpack what cooperation with the ICC means in practice, and what the human cost is when states fall short.
coalitionfortheicc.org/news/icc-non...
‼️ On 18 December 2025, the U.S. administration imposed new sanctions on two judges of the International Criminal Court.
The @coalitionfortheicc.org calls on the U.S government to cease any effort to derail the work of those seeking justice.
Full statement ⤵️ coalitionfortheicc.org/news/sanctio...
▶️ The budget & non-cooperation sessions were live streamed via the @IntlCriminalCourt YouTube channel.
You can find full recordings of the proceedings here:
🔗 www.youtube.com/IntlCriminal...
#NGOVoices were heard across 15 side events on Wednesday
Topics included international accountability, arresting suspects of crimes, making reparations a reality, the impact of stigma on survivors and more
🔗 Full side event calendar coalitionfortheicc.org/asp4-side-ev...
#Non-cooperation has direct consequences for victims seeking justice, and it emboldens perpetrators who rely on impunity protection.
🛑 Civil society has long advocated for a “no business as usual” policy with ICC fugitives and calls on states to stand with victims and survivors, not suspects.
️️3️⃣ In October, Tajikistan 🇹🇯 failed to arrest Pres. Putin of Russia 🇷🇺 despite an active arrest warrant related to the situation in Ukraine 🇺🇦
For more info about non-cooperation in the situations in 🇱🇾, 🇵🇸 and 🇺🇦, check out our ASP Backgrounder
🔗https://loom.ly/NxEsV9k
1️⃣ In January Italy 🇮🇹 arrested a Libyan suspect 🇱🇾, Mr. Njeem, but then released him rather than surrendering him to @IntlCrimCourt
2️⃣ In April Hungary 🇭🇺 refused to arrest P.M. Netanyahu of Israel 🇮🇱 despite an active arrest warrant related to the situation in Palestine 🇵🇸
Non-cooperation compromises the Court’s ability to fulfill its mandate.
It’s an especially relevant theme to discuss this year, following non-cooperation by States Parties in 3️⃣ situations: Libya 🇱🇾, Palestine 🇵🇸 and Ukraine 🇺🇦
📣 For the very first time #non-cooperation was a formal agenda item at ASP
🛑 Non-cooperation is when States Parties fail to comply with their legal obligations to the Court, for example failing to arrest a suspect with an active arrest warrant
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#NGOVoices call for States Parties to back their political statements of support with concrete financial commitments
Adequate financial support safeguards the Court’s independence and allows the Court to meet its growing workload and bring justice to victims around the world.
2026’s proposal is anchored in the ICC Strategic Plan (2026–2029) and takes systemic risks like security threats and cyberattacks.
The budget calls for resilience investments to support the Court through volatile times.
💶 Considerations on the budget began Wednesday.
The proposed budget for 2026 (~€197.5 million) is a 1.1% increase from 2025’s budget.
It’s a much smaller increase than in the last three years, which were all over 10%
Let’s recap Day 3 of #ASP24!
Yesterday’s agenda included
🔵 morning: consideration of the budget, audit reports & annual report
🔵 afternoon: historic first ever plenary on non-cooperation
Details ⬇️
The sessions were live streamed via the International Criminal Court YouTube channel.
You can find full recordings of the proceedings here:
www.youtube.com/IntlCriminal...
To learn what is at stake for international justice at #ASP24, read our Backgrounder: loom.ly/NxEsV9k
And stay tuned as we report live from #ASP24, follow us for updates!
Civil society has a central role in the #ICC Rome Statute system. #NGOVoices are present at #ASP24 to share views with States, and with many side events.
For everything you need to know on #ASP24: coalitionfortheicc.org/24th-session...
🌟 #NGOVoices also hosted 12 exciting side events on a broad range of topics, including situations under investigation or preliminary examination, victims’ rights issues and the Crime of Aggression.
🔵 Tune in again with us today for the 2nd day of #ASP24.
🎤 The General debate began in the afternoon session, with remarks from 27 States.
Several states condemned threats to the Court, underlined the important role of civil society, and reaffirmed the Court’s mandate of international justice.