By René Wadlow

At a time when risks are rising and international cooperation is under attack, we need institutions capable of managing risks that no single country can, alone.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is such an institution of world law.  The Association of World Citizens is devoted to the development of world law as a basis of relations among governments and peoples. It had worked for the creation of the ICC as a vital agent for the respect of world law.  The ICC is currently under attack by certain governments especially the USA.

Therefore, there is a need for Nongovernmental Organizations to take a lead in the promotion of the ICC. It has weaknesses and has not had the impact that some of us thought it should have.  All the more reason to work for the continued improvement of the ICC.  The time is short, and action is needed now.

Prof. René Wadlow is President of the Association of World Citizens.