International Archives Week

On the 9th of June, we celebrate the International Archives Day. International Archives Day is commemorated across the globe to coincide with the foundation of UNESCO’s International Council on Archives the 9th of June 1948. 

The purpose of this day is to explain the key role archives play as guarantors of the security and transparency of government actions, promoters of the preservation of historical memory, and protectors of the right of citizens to access information and knowledge, as highlighted by the Universal Declaration on Archives, approved by UNESCO at its 36th General Conference in Paris, on the 10th of November 2011. 

During a week around the 9th of June, the Municipal Archive of Barcelona organizes various cultural activities, such as open days, talks, workshops, and exhibitions, to raise awareness of the city’s documentary heritage. With these activities, we aim to offer citizens the chance to discover the archives and meet the professionals in charge of the documents they keep.