The official account of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals is mandated to perform a number of essential functions previously carried out by the Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).

Core values

- **Transitional Justice and Rule of Law**: The MIP contributes to processes of transitional justice and strengthens the rule of law, which are crucial for post-conflict recovery and stability[4].
- **Community Engagement**: It engages with various stakeholders, including victims’ groups, young people, educators, media, civil society organisations, and academics, to improve knowledge and understanding of the crimes committed during the 1990s conflicts[4].
- **Reconciliation and Peacebuilding**: The programme promotes reconciliation and peacebuilding by providing fact-based accounts of crimes and engaging directly with affected communities, which helps in healing and rebuilding trust[1][4].
- **Education and Awareness**: By using the archives of the ICTY and the Mechanism, the MIP educates the public about the past, which is essential for preventing future conflicts and promoting a culture of accountability[4].