Keynote Speaker, Opening Ceremony
Céline Vandenbussche
Associate Legal Officer, ICC Victims Participation and Reparations Section
Céline Vandenbussche has worked for the International Criminal Court in The Hague since 2005. In 2016, she joined the Legal Team for Victims Participation and Reparations Section, where she has contributed to the victims' participation in several significant cases, including those involving Al Mahdi, Mokom, Ongwen, and currently, Kony. A graduate of the University of Lille, Ms. Vandenbussche holds degrees in Law, History, History of Art, and Modern Literature. In her keynote 'Harmony in Healing: A Journey to Peace and Hope in Conflict-Torn Areas', Céline Vandenbussche will draw the attention on developing a victim-centered approach where victims and survivors are systematically involved in all stages.