UNESCO

The International Centre for Documentary Heritage (ICDH), under the auspices of UNESCO, supports and promotes preservation and conservation of documentary heritage around the world.

ICDH has recognized IASA’s role as a very active and influential organization for the work of sound and audiovisual archives. It acknowledges IASA’s continued efforts for global cooperation and remarkable contributions to strengthening co-operation between archives and other institutions that preserve sound and audiovisual documents.

It is with sadness that we share news of the passing in UK of George Boston, on 9th December 2020. We send our sincere condolences to his loved ones and colleagues.

This year's theme: "Your Window to the World"

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The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage - 27 October - is a key initiative for both UNESCO and the Coordinating Council of Audiovisual Archives Associations (CCAAA) to honour audiovisual preservation professionals and institutions that safeguard our heritage for future generations. Around the world audiovisual archives join together annually on this day to celebrate their work with events that not only highlight the vulnerability of these valuable materials, but also to celebrate the often unheralded work of the institutions that provide protection and preservation, ensuring their availability in the future.

This year, the theme of the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is "Your Window to the World".

You are cordially invited to attend a webinar on “How can archives, libraries and museums help combat the disinfodemic amid the COVID-19 pandemic?”, scheduled on 27 August at 4pm CET.