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The Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) is a global network of over 2,000 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) established in 1995 to advocate for a fair, effective and independent International Criminal Court (ICC). These groups are united in their support for a fair, effective and independent ICC and have made a significant contribution at all stages of the process, from the Preparatory Committee to the Rome Conference, from the UN Preparatory Commission for the ICC, to the Assembly of States Parties. The CICC secretariat has two locations, in New York and The Hague - with regional coordinators based around the world. The work of the Coalition is guided by an informal Steering Committee, which helps to define the CICC’s goals, policies and strategies. The role of the Coalition was recognised by the Assembly of States Parties when it adopted a resolution entitled ‘Recognition of the coordinating and facilitating role of the NGO Coalition for the International Criminal Court’ (ICC-ASP/2/Res.8) during its second session in September 2003. The goals of the Coalition include: Further information