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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...

L'enregistrement vidéo et l'article associé traitent du travail domestique illégal des enfants au Pakistan, illustré par plusieurs cas de jeunes filles employées dans des familles aisées, et les conséquences sociales et judiciaires de cette pratique.

À partir de 2011, le peuple syrien conteste le régime de Bachar al-Assad. Des milliers d’hommes, de femmes et d’enfants sont arrêtés arbitrairement à travers le pays. Le viol et les violences sexuelles…

Dans sa thèse, Guillaume Minea-Pic revient sur les origines du goulag, cette administration soviétique qui est un vaste réseau de travaux forcés, de camps et de déportation mis en place sous Staline. Le chercheur explique "avant d'être entré dans le langage commun, le goulag, c'est un acronyme qui veut dire administration principale des camps." Le réseau de goulag est selon Guillaume Minea-Pic le plus vaste réseau de camps de concentration du XXème siècle par lequel 3,5 voire 4 millions...

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...

Rencontre avec l'artiste Kent Monkman qui redonne place aux peuples autochtones et déconstruit l'histoire coloniale au Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal.

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.