International Archives Week commemorates the value of archival records

The International Council on Archives has designated the week of June 8-12 as International Archives Week. The event focuses on the theme 'Archives for Justice: Rights, Memory, and the Future' to highlight the societal importance of document preservation. Archives serve as critical evidence for historical events, ranging from colonial-era administrative records in Cyprus to personal correspondence from the EOKA struggle. The preservation of these materials, including maps, photographs, and government files, provides a structured basis for understanding collective history. Officials emphasize that archives act as a foundation for legal rights and future societal development. Without such documentation, historical accounts would rely solely on fragmented oral traditions and subjective interpretations. The initiative aims to shift the public perception of archives from simple collections of old papers to essential tools for maintaining transparency and truth.