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Freedom of Memory: A new human right?

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This presentation will introduce the concept of Freedom of Memory, which Elizabeth is currently developing. The talk will propose a possible definition for this potential new human right and explain why such a Freedom is necessary at this point in time. The presentation will identify both the benefits and responsibilities arising from Freedom of Memory. This session will also encourage discussion with attendees to consider whether such a Freedom is necessary, how it could be improved and in what fora this concept could fruitfully be developed.

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Freedom of Memory: A new human right?
Today Who I am My big idea Why Problems What do you think?
Who am I? Consultant archivist since 2003 Co-founder of Archives Awareness Campaign Chair, UNESCO Memory of the World UK Committee
The Big Idea Freedom of Memory Every individual and organisation across the globe has the inalienable right to meaningfully recall the past in a form that is accessible to them. They have the right to create their own narrative of the past and express that narrative in whatever form so long as it does not infringe the human rights of others. Each individual and organisation has the responsibility to ensure that their records of the past (both tangible and intangible) are identified and maintained for the benefit of future generations.
Purpose Recognise the role of memory in all aspects of society Engage stakeholders with the importance of using and maintaining memory in the digital age Safeguard the archival record Add to the Declaration on Human Rights?
Why? This is an archivists viewpoint More effective advocacy is vital Spread understanding that all have a benefit in the survival of physical memory Traditional society assigned individuals the role of remembering its history. Who is responsible today? What digital preservation? Harvest practical support for the survival and use of the historical record Develop relevance to the mental health agenda
A new perspective is needed History a turn-off and a narrow use Archives youre a what? Archive sector talks of need not value General literacy around the term memory.
Responsibilities Curate the materials of memory whos responsibility? The ability to remember must not infringe others human rights A right to forget? - rehabilitation, mental welfare
Issues Growing right of privacy who can recall whose past? Copyright and data protection How to accommodate the ability to forget How much do we need to remember identity built on myths? Promotes conscious destruction to enable forgetfulness? How to prioritise conflicting rights? Who carries the responsibility to preserve the state, individuals, organisations and thus who guards the guards?
A right or a mind-set? My aim: Transform public and policy views of documentary heritage and its institutions A literacy around the role of documentary heritage Cultural attitude rather than a defined right?
What do you think? Does this make sense to you? Would you use the concept Should I take it any further (where?)?
01939 232761, 07719 609894 elizabeth@elizabethoc.co.uk

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Freedom of Memory: A new human right?

  • 1. Freedom of Memory: A new human right?
  • 2. Today Who I am My big idea Why Problems What do you think?
  • 3. Who am I? Consultant archivist since 2003 Co-founder of Archives Awareness Campaign Chair, UNESCO Memory of the World UK Committee
  • 4. The Big Idea Freedom of Memory Every individual and organisation across the globe has the inalienable right to meaningfully recall the past in a form that is accessible to them. They have the right to create their own narrative of the past and express that narrative in whatever form so long as it does not infringe the human rights of others. Each individual and organisation has the responsibility to ensure that their records of the past (both tangible and intangible) are identified and maintained for the benefit of future generations.
  • 5. Purpose Recognise the role of memory in all aspects of society Engage stakeholders with the importance of using and maintaining memory in the digital age Safeguard the archival record Add to the Declaration on Human Rights?
  • 6. Why? This is an archivists viewpoint More effective advocacy is vital Spread understanding that all have a benefit in the survival of physical memory Traditional society assigned individuals the role of remembering its history. Who is responsible today? What digital preservation? Harvest practical support for the survival and use of the historical record Develop relevance to the mental health agenda
  • 7. A new perspective is needed History a turn-off and a narrow use Archives youre a what? Archive sector talks of need not value General literacy around the term memory.
  • 8. Responsibilities Curate the materials of memory whos responsibility? The ability to remember must not infringe others human rights A right to forget? - rehabilitation, mental welfare
  • 9. Issues Growing right of privacy who can recall whose past? Copyright and data protection How to accommodate the ability to forget How much do we need to remember identity built on myths? Promotes conscious destruction to enable forgetfulness? How to prioritise conflicting rights? Who carries the responsibility to preserve the state, individuals, organisations and thus who guards the guards?
  • 10. A right or a mind-set? My aim: Transform public and policy views of documentary heritage and its institutions A literacy around the role of documentary heritage Cultural attitude rather than a defined right?
  • 11. What do you think? Does this make sense to you? Would you use the concept Should I take it any further (where?)?
  • 12. 01939 232761, 07719 609894 elizabeth@elizabethoc.co.uk