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Filmer les procès de crimes contre l’humanité en France : entre lutte contre l’impunité et enjeux mémoriels - Martine Sin Blima-Barru Depuis 1985, dix-huit procès pour crimes contre l’humanité ont été enregistrés en France pour être des archives historiques qui sont maintenant conservées aux Archives nationales de France. Les premiers enregistrements concernaient les crimes de la Seconde Guerre mondiale en France, mais depuis 2014, tous les accusés jugés pour crimes contre l’humanité ont à...

An overview of the Brazilian truth commissions and the contributions of archives to investigations into human rights violations during the military dictatorship In this presentation, Mônica Tenaglia aims to provide a contextual overview of transitional justice measures in Brazil, with an emphasis on the National Truth Commission (CNV) and the local truth commissions that were established following the creation of the CNV. The focus of the lecture is to present an overview of the...

After Carla Hayden, a trailblazing librarian of Congress, was fired by President Trump last month, only 14 Americans have ever held the position. I traveled to Baltimore to speak with her about being blindsided by the decision, the administration's ongoing efforts to reshape key institutions and why she intends to keep speaking out.

Trudy Peterson, Elisabeth Baumgartner and Lisa Ott will present an overview of the issue and explore future perspectives. During the past 30 years, six temporary international criminal tribunals were established and these, except the Kosovo court, have or are closing. All have created massive bodies of records which are important to future understandings of the conflicts and to the history of the development of international justice. Meanwhile, new institutions tasked to collect information,...

At least 176 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023. The danger feels omnipresent for Maha Hussaini, a journalist and human rights advocate. In this conversation, Maha takes us inside the day-to-day reality of working and surviving amidst unimaginable violence, destruction, and deprivation. She describes how journalists in the Gaza Strip live with the constant fear that they could be killed at any moment, yet remain...

Cambodia held a powerful memorial on Tuesday to mark 50 years since the Khmer Rouge began a brutal regime that left around 1.7 million people dead.

Tras presentar el drama migratorio que afecta a Canarias y la acogida de inmigrantes, Loueila Sid Ahmed Ndiaye describirá el apoyo que se les brinda a estas personas para ayudarles a navegar por los procedimientos legales. Mostrará cómo estos procedimientos conducen a la creación de múltiples documentos que transforman a estos migrantes, generalmente considerados «indocumentados«, en titulares de voluminosos archivos que les permiten defender sus derechos y preservar su memoria. PONENTE...

The top IRS official is resigning after a deal between the agency and immigration authorities to share sensitive data. For decades, the IRS encouraged undocumented immigrants to file taxes with the assurance that their data would be protected. But the new agreement would give authorities who want to deport migrants access to personal records.

It’s a small federal agency few have heard of, but it has a large impact around the country. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the largest source of federal funding for museums and libraries and the Trump administration has placed roughly 80 percent of IMLS staff on administrative leave.

The bankruptcy of 23andMe is raising concerns about the future of its DNA information. Once a pioneer in the genetic testing industry, the company faced backlash after hackers leaked user data in 2023. Now, millions could see their genetic data dealt in a potential sale.

The Trump administration’s efforts to strip diversity, equity and inclusion prompted the Defense Department to remove thousands of pages and images honoring the contributions of women and people of color. The Pentagon is restoring some of those web pages, saying the removal was a mistake.

Since its creation in 1950, UNHCR has helped millions of refugees and internally displaced persons find safety and durable solutions. Solutions mean being able to return to their country of origin in safety and dignity, or, if return is not an option, to start a new life in a new country. In this context, information is vital, and the role of the Records and Archives Section covers two key aspects: supporting the work of the organization by providing information where and when it is needed,...

Since the start of the new Trump administration, hundreds of federal data sets and government websites have gone offline without warning, sometimes returning with major changes and sometimes not returning at all. On February 13th, MuckRock hosted an event with organizations that are helping lead the efforts to preserve the public’s data.

The Burkinabe government is leading an initiative to restore the memory of Thomas Sankara, who was the leader of the country from 1983 before being assassinated in 1987. Fellow revolutionaries in possession of materials associated with Sankara have been handing them over for national preservation.

Kampuchea démocratique (Cambodge) - 1978. Trois journalistes français sont invités par les Khmers rouges à réaliser une interview exclusive du chef du régime, Pol Pot. Le pays semble idéal. Mais derrière le village Potemkine, le régime des Khmers rouges décline et la guerre avec le Vietnam menace d'envahir le pays. Le régime cherche des coupables, menant en secret un génocide à grande échelle. Sous les yeux des journalistes, la belle image se fissure, révélant l'horreur. Leur voyage se...

Il y a 30 ans, le Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies créait le Tribunal pénal international pour le Rwanda. Depuis, 62 ministres, officiers et miliciens ont été condamnés par ce Tribunal pour leur participation dans le génocide des Tutsis. Le TPIR a marqué l’histoire en prononçant le premier jugement international pour génocide. Il a fermé ses portes en 2015, mais l’ONU a mis sur pied un mécanisme chargé de boucler les derniers dossiers.

Cent dix ans après le début de la Première Guerre mondiale, des histoires continuent de ressortir de l'ombre. À l'occasion du 11-Novembre, France 24 vous propose de découvrir celle de Frédéric-Henri Wolff, le seul officier supérieur français fusillé pour l'exemple. L'auteur Éric Viot, qui se bat depuis des années pour obtenir sa réhabilitation, lui a rendu hommage dans un ouvrage.

"Mario Polanco, Director del GAM: Los archivos de las víctimas: el Grupo de Apoyo Mutuo (GAM) de Guatemala El Grupo de Apoyo Mutuo surge a inicios de 1984 y durante 40 años ha trabajado acompañando a víctimas y familiares de la práctica de desaparición forzada de personas ocurridas en Guatemala. Además, ha trabajado en favor de los derechos humanos, la transparencia y el fortalecimiento del Estado de Derecho. Creado y articulado por esposas, hermanas, hijas, madres y otros familiares de...

The U.S. Navy issued an apology for destroying an Alaska Native village nearly 150 years ago. The 1882 attack in Angoon killed six children and caused such dire food shortages that villagers starved themselves so children could eat.

In Namibia, descendants of people who fled German persecution in the early 1900s are returning to their ancestral homeland. The government of Namibia has set aside five commercial farms for the relocation of almost 100 ethnic Ovaherero people.