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⇱ International Council on Archives

Archives record decisions, actions and memories.

The International Council on Archives (ICA) promotes the efficient and effective management and use of records, archives and data in all their formats and their preservation as the cultural and evidentiary heritage of humanity.

LATEST ICA NEWS!

International Archives Week

International Archives Week 2026: Archives for Justice – Rights, Memory & Futures

Celebrate International Archives Week 2026! From 8–12 June, join archives worldwide for #IAW2026 and the theme #ArchivesForJustice: explore how archives can support rights, preserve memory, and shape a fairer future.

Paris | 1 April 2026

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Programme Commission - PCOM

Selected PCOM Projects 2026

Discover the selected PCOM Projects 2026—highlighting the breadth of current archival work, with initiatives spanning professional exchange, knowledge-sharing, and access to heritage across different regions.

Paris | 19 March 2026

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Governance and Operational

Step Forward: ICA Call for Nominations 2026

Four exciting calls for nominations are now open: shape ICA’s strategy, represent your peers, and make an impact on the archival profession worldwide. Step forward, get involved, and help guide the future of archives!

Paris | 3 March 2026

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ICA Secretariat

The ICA Joins Partner Organizations in Calling for the Protection of Archives and Cultural Heritage…

The International Council on Archives (ICA) expresses its deep concern over the escalation of hostilities affecting Iran, the Gulf Region, and the Eastern Mediterranean. In line with statements issued by partner organisations, the ICA calls for the protection of civilians, archives, and cultural heritage sites, and reiterates the importance of respecting international humanitarian law and international conventions safeguarding cultural property during armed conflict.

Paris I 10 March 2026

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The ICA Climate Change Working Group Launches Survey on Archives and Climate Change

The ICA Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) wants to hear from archivists and records managers worldwide. Take part in our survey to share your experiences, resources, and strategies. Your input will help identify knowledge gaps, guide future actions, and support the global archival community in preparing for climate challenges.

   

UPCOMING ICA EVENTS

7 Apr

The UNRWA Archive of Palestine Refugee Family Files
8 Apr

EUscreen Symposium 2026: Reframing Openness: Empowering Authenticity and Reuse in Audiovisual Heritage
9 Apr

ICA/ALA Webinar – Interactive Guides for the Development of Archival Instruments
12 Apr

Deadline: ICA Call for Nominations 2026
20 Apr

EURBICA & ICDH Korea Joint Event: Promoting Nominations to the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme
22 Apr

Deadline: Global Survey on Archives and Climate Change
30 Apr

ICA/SPO Webinar – The Digitisation of Sports Archives: Challenges and Current Developments
7 May

Deadline: Comma 2023: 1 – Dispatch and Claim Information
13 May

2nd International Seminar “Archives and Tourism”
21 May

ICA/SLMT Webinar – Archivist-to-Archivist Diplomacy: A Framework for Twinning Local Archives
4 Jun

Call for Proposals: FIAT/IFTA Preservation & Migration Seminar 2026 (Dublin)
8 Jun

Join Us for International Archives Week 2026 | 8–12 June
14 Oct

The No Time to Wait Conference
13 Nov

Save the Date: EURBICA General Assembly and Conference 2026
26 Nov

Call for Papers: 8th International Conference of Photography & Theory ICPT 2026

NOT YET AN ICA MEMBER?

Join us and enjoy the following benefits:
Project funding
The possibility of financial support for your projects from the Programme Commission (PCOM) and the Fund for the International Development of Archives (FIDA).
Unlimited access to our resources
Access to all ICA website resources and exclusive subscriptions to ICA digital publications.
Access to our Professional Programmes
The opportunity to apply for the New Professionals Programme and/or enjoy reduced rates when registering on ICA’s Online Learning Platform.
Member rates for events
Reduced rates for attendance at events organised by ICA.
Participation in International Archives Week
The chance to be part of International Archives Week and share your celebratory events worldwide.
Project funding
The possibility of financial support for your projects from the Programme Commission (PCOM) and the Fund for the International Development of Archives (FIDA).
Unlimited access to our resources
Access to all ICA website resources and exclusive subscriptions to ICA digital publications.
Access to our Professional Programmes
The opportunity to apply for the New Professionals Programme and/or enjoy reduced rates when registering on ICA’s Online Learning Platform.
Member rates for events
Reduced rates for attendance at events organised by ICA.
Participation in International Archives Week
The chance to be part of International Archives Week and share your celebratory events worldwide.

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Help the ICA Safeguard Archives Worldwide
Through the Fund for the International Development of Archives (FIDA) and the Disaster Relief Fund, the ICA assists colleagues in countries that need support in developing capacity for records management and archives. Donations from ICA members—no matter how small or large—are always gratefully received to support the development of archives worldwide. As a donor you will contribute directly to the survival of the world’s archival heritage.