International Criminal Court
Administration of JusticeSouth Holland, Netherlands1001-5000 Employees
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a permanent, treaty-based institution established under the Rome Statute to pursue accountability for the most serious crimes that concern the international community. It operates as an independent international organization and is not part of the United Nations system, with its seat in The Hague, Netherlands. Its headquarters are located at 10 Oude Waalsdorperweg in The Hague, within South Holland. The ICC serves states parties to the Rome Statute and the broader international community by adjudicating cases related to war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other grave offenses. It maintains a formal cooperation framework with the United Nations and engages with international partners, including hosting events at its The Hague seat, such as the March 2026 retreat of the Asia-Pacific Academic Network on International Criminal Justice. As a sizeable organization within the administration of justice, the ICC operates as a central international institution for pursuing accountability at the international level.