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Welcome to ICA

Archives constitute the memory of nations and of societies, shape their identity, and are a cornerstone of the information society. By providing evidence of human actions and transactions, archives support administration and underlie the rights of individuals, organisations and states. By guaranteeing citizens’ rights of access to official information and to knowledge of their history, archives are fundamental to democracy, accountability and good governance.

The mission of ICA is to promote the preservation and use of archives around the world. In pursuing this mission, ICA works for the protection and enhancement of the memory of the world and to improve communication while respecting cultural diversity.

We are always trying to improve our site. Your comments and suggestions would be very welcome: ica@ica.org.

 


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Archives, Justice and Human Rights, Lyon (France), 11 December 2006

Resolutions of the 2006 AGM adopted at Curaçao CITRA 2006

In memoriam: Hans Scheurkogel (1953-2006)

Statement by the International Committee of the Blue Shield on Threatened Cultural Property in the Middle East Conflict

Closure of the National Library and Archives in Iraq

ICA/SBL Conference "Managing Business Archives: A Global Perspective", Edinburgh, 17 November 2006 - Programme and Registration form

ICA Study 16 "Electronic Records: A Workbook for Archivists" is now available in French

Flash 10 (July 2006)

International Conference Archives, Justice and Human Rights, Lyon, France, 11 December 2006

Finland

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congress 2004