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.
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
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
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
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