International Criminal Court (ICC) Internship

January 31, 2013
Kaleigh Milinazzo

Kaleigh Milinazzo, Joint International Studies & Political Science Major – 2011

From April to August 2012, I completed an internship at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands. This year, the ICC celebrated its 10th anniversary as a permanent and independent court established to end impunity for the most serious crimes of international concern, specifically genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. The ICC currently has 121 States Parties, with 22 warrants of arrest issued, 16 cases, and seven ongoing investigations.

As a member of the external relations team, I helped support the ICC Presidency in interactions with States, international organizations, civil society and other external actors. An excellent complement to my UNBC International Studies degree, this ‘hands on’ opportunity allowed me to gain valuable experience in the fields of diplomacy, public policy and international law.