The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) invites nominations for the Memory of the World International Register, a prestigious list recognizing documentary heritage items of global and historical significance. This call for nominations is part of the 2024-2025 nomination cycle, providing an opportunity to showcase and safeguard cultural treasures.

What Items to Nominate?

The International Register includes documentary heritage aligning with the criteria outlined in the General Guidelines, where global significance is the primary criterion. This heritage may comprise materials from diverse fields and forms, including visual, audio, paper, digital, and more.

• Organizer: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Application Deadline: January 31, 2024
• Eligible Countries: Open to all countries

Benefits of the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register

This program helps you with:

• Strategic opportunities with the right to use the UNESCO Memory of the World logo
• Prestige for organizations and collections through UNESCO’s recognition
• Increased public awareness and support
• Strengthened arguments for sponsorship, grants, and funding for preservation
• Inclusion in the global effort to enhance awareness and support for documentary heritage preservation

Eligibility Criteria

Nomination is open to the following people:

• Any person or organization can submit nominations with the consent of owners or custodians
• Nominations are acceptable through National Commissions for UNESCO or relevant government bodies.
• Memory of the World National Committees are encouraged to be involved.
• International organizations meeting the criteria in the General Guidelines can also submit nominations.

Selection Process

• Nominations should meet the criteria outlined in the General Guidelines.
• Documentary heritage should demonstrate world significance.
• Exactly defined nominations are obligatory; broad or open-ended submissions are unaccept
• Nominees must provide full details regarding heritage in multiple locations or under various custodians.

How do you nominate for the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register?

• Use the online platform for submission.
• Please fill out the International Register nomination form and email it to the email below:

Nomination Email: [email protected]

Check for more details on the official UNESCO website.

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