Tomoko Akane
President, International Criminal Court
Tomoko Akane

I am deeply honoured to embrace the role of International Gender Champion. As a Gender Champion, I am committed to promoting an enabling and inclusive environment at the International Criminal Court, where everyone can thrive. My focus will be on fostering actions that advance gender equality and support and ensure equal opportunities for all. It is essential to create a culture where every individual feels valued and respected.

I support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge.

I support the IGC gender-based violence pledge.

Personal Commitments

As part of the Generation Equality Forum Action Coalition on "Feminist movements and leadership", the Court Principals have committed to continue the process of implementation of the adopted first Strategy of the ICC on Gender Equality and Workplace Culture in 2024.
The Court Principals commit to report on the ongoing implementation in the context of the Court’s annual reports to its Assembly of States Parties.