Join the ICA Section on University and Research Institution Archives (SUV) and the Section on Archives and Human Rights (SAHR) for a special online event marking International Human Rights Day, on 10 December.
This webinar brings together three professionals working at the intersection of archives, human rights, and academic research, each offering a distinct perspective on how archival institutions contribute to documenting, preserving, and promoting human rights. More information is available below.
The session will be introduced by Jens Boel, the new Chair of ICA/SAHR, and moderated by Caroline Brown, Chair of ICA/SUV.
KEY INFORMATION
Date and time
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 15:00–16:15 CET (Paris time). To confirm the time in your location, please click here.
Host
The ICA Section on University and Research Institution Archives (SUV) and the Section on Archives and Human Rights (SAHR)
Location
Zoom
Language
English. No interpretation into other languages will be provided.
Date and time
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 15:00–16:15 CET (Paris time). To confirm the time in your location, please click here.
Host
The ICA Section on University and Research Institution Archives (SUV) and the Section on Archives and Human Rights (SAHR)
Location
Zoom
Language
English. No interpretation into other languages will be provided.
The webinar is free and open for anyone to join. Registration is required to receive full details on how to connect to this virtual meeting.
Speakers
Patrick Stawski
Duke University (United States)
Human Rights Archivist at the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Patrick will share insights from his work managing collections that document human rights advocacy across grassroots movements, transnational NGOs, religious and political leaders, and artists. His presentation will highlight how archives can illuminate struggles for justice and accountability.
Csaba Szilágyi
Blinken OSA Archivum, Central European University (Hungary)
Csaba Szilagyi is the Chief Archivist and Head of Human Rights Program at the Blinken OSA Archivum at Central European University in Budapest and will talk about archival resilience and activating records for human rights and social justice purposes under duress.
Karl Magee
University of Stirling (United Kingdom)
Karl Magee from the University of Stirling will discuss a collaborative research project between institutions in Scotland and Germany to archive the historical records of residential children’s homes and explore and improve how the everyday group experiences of children and young people in residential care are captured and preserved.
Why Attend?
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of:
- The diverse ways human rights are documented in university and research archives
- Approaches to managing sensitive or politically significant collections
- Collaborative models for safeguarding vulnerable or under-documented histories
The event will include dedicated time for questions and open discussion, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers.
We warmly invite you to join us for this important conversation.
