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.
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
The International Council on Archives (ICA) invites expressions of interest from organisations wishing to host the ICA Congress 2029, the flagship event of the global archival and records management community.
Paris I 17 April 2025
The ICA Executive Board has approved the appointment of Marianne Deraze as Executive Director of the International Council on Archives. ICA President Josée Kirps has warmly welcomed the decision, highlighting Marianne’s strong experience within the archival sector and her long-standing commitment the ICA’s mission.
Paris | 15 April 2026
The ICA announces the release of the Japanese translation of Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness: A Manual for Protecting Archives, translated by the National Archives of Japan, expanding access to this essential guide for disaster preparedness in archives.
Paris | 10 April 2026
