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!

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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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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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Wide European Engagement in EURBICA/ICDH Call for Memory of the World Workshop

The EURBICA/ICDH Workshop on joint Memory of the World nominations has drawn wide interest from across Europe. With applications from 11 countries, the initiative reflects a shared momentum among National Archives to collaborate on recognising and promoting documentary heritage internationally.

Paris | 17 March 2026

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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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UPCOMING ICA EVENTS

31 Mar

Call for Applications: READY Track 2 – Safeguarding Heritage in Cities, Sites, Buildings and Traditions

31 Mar

Deadline: Call for Submissions – 2026 Expatriate Archive Centre (EAC) Master’s Thesis Award

31 Mar

Join the Upcoming Session of the SUV’s Community—Coffee—Cultures Discussion Group: The Intersection of Natural Sciences and Archives

7 Apr

The UNRWA Archive of Palestine Refugee Family Files

9 Apr

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

8 Apr

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

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

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Participation in International Archives Week
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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).
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Unlimited access to our resources
Access to all ICA website resources and exclusive subscriptions to ICA digital publications.
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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.
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Member rates for events
Reduced rates for attendance at events organised by ICA.
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Participation in International Archives Week
The chance to be part of International Archives Week and share your celebratory events worldwide.

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