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Structures & Institutional Development Structures
<strong>Gender</strong> Expertise
Expertise in Trauma
The Registrar is required to appoint staff to the Victims and Witnesses
Unit (VWU) with expertise in trauma, including trauma related to
crimes of sexual violence. 14
Legal Expertise in Violence Against Women
The Rome Statute requires that, in the selection of judges and the
recruitment of ICC staff, the need for legal expertise in violence against
women or children must be taken into account. 15
Rule 90(4) of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence (RPE) requires that,
in the selection of common legal representatives for the List of Legal
Counsel, the distinct interests of victims are represented. This includes
the interests of victims of crimes involving sexual or gender violence and
violence against children. 16
Legal Advisers on Sexual and <strong>Gender</strong> Violence
The Prosecutor is required to appoint advisers with legal expertise on
specific issues, including sexual and gender violence. 17
Trust Fund for Victims
The Rome Statute requires the establishment of a Trust Fund for the
benefit of victims of crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court, and for
their families. 18
14 Article 43(6).
15 Articles 36(8)(b) and 44(2).
16 Article 68 (1).
17 Article 42(9).
18 Article 79; see also Rule 98 RPE.
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