Strengthening the rule of law and taking action against transnational crime: the
international community, including the United Nations, will continue to assist
States in ratifying treaties, harmonizing their domestic laws with international
obligations, widening the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice and
promoting the rapid entry into force of the Rome Statute of the International
Criminal Court;
• Taking action when the rule of law fails: the international community often
finds itself with responsibilities ranging from preventing violent conflict to
deploying peacekeeping operations and peace-building missions, often while
working with regional organization partners. These challenges require action to: