Discover, Share, Remember: the day the world's audiovisual archives keep

Background

The United Nations has drawn attention this month to the work of saving a century of sound and film, which makes this observance worth knowing. World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is marked on 27 October each year by audiovisual archives worldwide. It is a key initiative for both UNESCO and the Coordinating Council of Audiovisual Archives Associations (CCAAA). The day is built around three calls to action - Discover, Share and Remember: showcasing the work of archives, connecting with audiences online, and underlining the importance of safeguarding audiovisual heritage such as recordings and moving images, which decay quickly and are lost without active preservation.