What the Mechanism is doing

Coordination of the Mechanism’s response is ensured through the IRMCT COVID-19 Management Team. This team is led by the Outbreak Coordinator, David Falces (alternate: Paula Souverijn-Eisenberg), and consists of senior representatives of the Offices of the President, Prosecutor and Registrar, Medical Unit, SSS, Human Resources, GSS and ITSS of both branches. It further includes the Heads of Offices in Sarajevo and Kigali, and stays in close touch with the Staff Union.

Measures taken so far:

  • Guidance on prevention issued
  • Guidance on what to do when you feel ill issued
  • Travel advisory issued
  • Group visits suspended
  • Critical staff, warden and call tree lists updated
  • SSS-Medical in-house response plans

Measures being implemented:

  • Facilitating remote work arrangements
  • Transition to minimal physical presence at the Hague premises