Protect the identity and historical memory of nations in the context of cultural diversity. Collaborate in the preservation of archives and documentary heritage in those societies subjected to a relevant risk of documentation loss.
Foster cooperation projects in the area of records management and public administration archives of developing countries as one of the policies of promotion and modernisation of institutions’ administrative organisation.
Promote and watch over the conservation of archives because they guarantee the application of citizens’ rights, as records constitute the proof or the documentary evidence of people’s identity, the acknowledgement of their property and of their activities and relationship with public organisations.
Foster citizens’ right of access to the records of public institutions and favour the administrative transparency of public organisations as an inherent right of democratic regimes.
Promote archivists’ training wherever the lack of resources prevents the education of professionals specialised in archival science, according to international archival knowledge and best practices.
Cooperate with organisations and associations in the field of archival and documentary heritage, as well as with entities related to the defence of human rights.
Favour human and supportive relations within the international archival community.
