ABSTRACT
Chapter 4 focuses on the identity and motivations of actors involved in the ICC negotiations in general. It argues that individuals, states and NGOs played an important role in the ICC negotiations. They represented all parts of the world and included survivors of sexualised war violence. They were shaped and being shaped by personal, national and international values, norms and rules. However, practical and strategic considerations also came to play. While participation of, and equality between, actors was furthered through their work in coalitions and caucuses, it was impeded by perpetuated traditional power dynamics. In addition, actors’ ability to influence the ICC negotiations was limited by the need for consensus in all decisions. Despite this, actors influenced the ICC negotiations by conducting research and policy analysis, producing and distributing reports and proposals, organising briefings, and lobbying. Non-state actors’ ability to influence the ICC negotiations was increased by being perceived as strategic partners of state actors. This enabled them to become members of state delegations or to teach their views to states.
