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.

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Lead the Way: Nominate for ICA’s Programme Commission (PCOM) Elections 2024

Paris, 19 September 2024

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UN Human Rights Council Side Event: The ICA Advocates for the Preservation of and Access…

Paris | 05/09/2024

ICA Secretariat

The International Council on Archives (ICA) Releases 2023 Annual Report

Paris, 27 September 2024

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ICA Welcomes WIPO’s New Toolkit: A Key Resource for Archives, Libraries, and Museums

Paris, 18 September 2024

PCOM Call for Projects 2025

The Programme Commission (PCOM) is excited to announce the Call for Projects 2025! Every year, we strive to support initiatives that positively impact our community, and this year is no exception. We invite ICA groups and members to submit project proposals that align with our mission and contribute to the collective growth of the archival community.

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UPCOMING ICA EVENTS

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7 Oct

ICA/SUV Conference 2024 – What Does Diversity Mean to You?

23 Oct

WDAH2025 – ICA/PAAG Webinar / Lingua Franca: A Common Language for Conservators of Photographic Materials

5 Nov

ICA/SAFT Webinar – The Importance of Faith-based Archives: A Reinvigoration of ICA’s Section for Archives of Faith Traditions

20 Nov

ICA/SLA Virtual Symposium 2024

20 Nov

Image & Resarch Conference 2024

27 Oct

Mark Your Calendars: 2025 ICA Congress in Barcelona—Where Archives Meet the Future!

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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.

Click here to become an ICA member

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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.

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