The 10th International Seminar of Archivers Without Borders in Spain (ASF) will delve into the pivotal role that archives play in acknowledging and addressing the needs of victims of various forms of injustice and conflict. It will provide a platform for professionals, experts, and individuals from diverse backgrounds to engage in discussions, share experiences, and explore innovative approaches in utilizing archival resources for the process of reparations. The speakers line-up includes Raji Abdul Salam (The Reckoning Project), Edith Rodríguez (Journalists without Borders), Aida Luz (Universidad Católica Sedes Sapientiae), and Massimo Cruciotti (SOS Archivi).
The Seminar holds special significance as it commemorates the organization’s 25th anniversary, a quarter-century of ASF’s dedication to promoting access to archives and their essential role in preserving memory, fostering justice, and advancing human rights.
The sessions of the first day will take place at the Aula Magna of the University of Barcelona and will be live broadcasted. The second day will be held online. Registration is free.
Programme
October 24
Venue
Aula Magna – University of Barcelona Historical Building
4:30 p.m Reception and arrival
5:00 p.m Welcome and opening
- Joaquim Borràs
Representative Generalitat de Catalunya Archives Subdirectorate - Jordi Guixé
Director of the EUROM – European Observatory on Memories
5:30 p.m 25 years AsF
- Ramon Alberch
Founder of Archives without Borders - Núria Carreras
President of Archives without Borders Spain - Christine Martinez
President of Archives without Borders France and International
5:50 p.m Keynote
Elevating Accountability Beyond War Crimes: The Role of Digital Evidence Archiving in Addressing Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide Prevention
- Raji Abdul Salam
Head of Legal Data for The Reckoning Project (TRP)
6:30 p.m Dialogue table
Files and conflicts
- Montserrat Bailac (Moderator)
Documentary artist at the Catalan Audiovisual Media Corporation (TV3 – Radio Catalunya) - Raji Abdul Salam
Head of Legal Data for The Reckoning Project (TRP) - Edith Rodríguez
Vice-president of Reporters without Borders
6:50 p.m Table of experiences
Human rights and artificial intelligence
- Pilar Campos (Moderator)
Voice of International Projection and Communication Voice of the AAC - Aida Luz Mendoza
Teacher and coordinator of the Archives and Document Management Program of the Catholic University – Sede Sapientiae - Gerard Corbella
Project management and coordinator – La Foneria
7:30 p.m Closing and apéritif
October 25
Venue: Online
5:00 p.m Table of experiences
Latin America
- M. Elena Porras (Moderator)
President of Archives without Borders Ecuador
5:45 p.m Table of experiences
Archives and conflicts in Africa
- Christine Martínez (Moderator)
President of Archives without Borders France and International - Freddy Pahima
Author of the book: Terrorism-proof archives in West Africa - Albert Shamba Woto
President of Archives without Borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Christian Kambou
President of Archives without Borders Burkina Faso
6:30 p.m Table of experiences
Archives at risk
- César Osorio (Moderator)
Advisor in Transitional Justice, reports and archives - Mario Polanco
President of the Grupo de Apoyo Mutuo, GAM – Guatemala - Massimo Cruciotti
President of SOS Archivi
7:15 p.m Conclusions and Closure of the Conference
- Vitor Manoel Marques da Fonseca
President of the Archives and Human Rights Section (SAHR) of the International Council of Archives (ICA) - Núria Carreras
President of Archives without Borders Spain