Aksoni launches "Archivists, heroes of our society" awareness campaign

"At a time when savings announcements are multiplying in Belgium and elsewhere, we are observing a real and growing risk of weakening the archive sector. And yet, as we know, archives are one of the essential foundations of our democracies - guaranteeing transparency, rights, memory and continuity for citizens and institutions alike.

It's precisely to highlight the fundamental importance of information management and raise the profile of our professions that Aksoni is launching a major awareness-raising campaign in November: "Archivists, heroes of our society".

The aim of this campaign is to demonstrate the richness and vital role of our missions, both to the general public and to decision-makers. But for it to have its full impact, we need a broad, united and inter-associative mobilization."

The AAQ is therefore inviting its members to follow the campaign and take part in Aksoni's initiative during the month of November. Each week will be devoted to a specific aspect of the trade:

• Week 1: Archives and the environment
• Week 2: Information governance
• Week 3: Archives and democracy
• Week 4: Heritage