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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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ICA Secretariat

New Leadership in the ICA: Vice-President Programme, Chairs and PCOM Members Announced

The ICA is delighted to introduce a new wave of leadership across its global network, following the 2025 Call for Nominations. This year's results reflect the diversity, expertise, and collaborative spirit that continue to drive the ICA forward, with the announcement of a new Vice-President Programme, new Chairs of different ICA groups, and newly elected PCOM Members-at-Large.

Paris | 27 November 2025

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ICA Secretariat

Master’s-Level Internship in the Digitisation and Preservation of ICA Archives

Gain hands-on experience in both digital and analogue archival workflows while supporting the preservation and accessibility of ICA’s archives.

Paris | 2 December 2025

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Expert Group on Advocacy - AEG

Advocacy at the ICA Congress in Barcelona

Updates from the Expert Group on Advocacy
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Section on Archives and Human Rights - SAHR

SAHR Announces its New Database “Truth and Reconciliation Mechanisms Archives Locator” (TRMAL) on International Human…

9 December 2025

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UPCOMING ICA EVENTS

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15 Dec

Deadline: Call for Proposals – ICA Webinars 2026 (First Semester)
16 Dec

ICA/CENARBICA Webinar – ICA Barcelona 2025 Congress: Reflections, Lessons and Perspectives
14 Jan

Deadline: Master’s-Level Internship in the Digitisation and Preservation of ICA Archives
26 Jan

Save the Date: ICA/PAAG Webinar – Unlocking History in a World of Misinformation
28 Jan

Save the Date: Webinar – Your ICA, Your Voice: Exploring the Strategic Plan and Next Priorities
5 Feb

ICA/SLA Webinar — Preserving Born Digital Art and Media: New Approaches and Strategies
13 Feb

Deadline: Apply for ICA’s Executive Director Position
7 May

Deadline: Comma 2023: 1 – Dispatch and Claim Information

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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.
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