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Safeguard memory, share heritage. Upcoming workshops.

Upcoming Workshops for the 2025 Call for Nominations for UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme for Latin America & the Caribbean.
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Are you ready to contribute to the preservation of our region’s documentary heritage?

Join our virtual workshops and learn how to prepare and submit a strong nomination to the Memory of the World Regional Register for Latin America and the Caribbean (MoWLAC). 

These sessions are open to participants across the region and tailored to support institutions and individuals passionate about protecting and promoting our shared memory.

The deadline for the applications to the Register is August 15, 2025.

Workshops Schedule

May 30, 2025

Workshop 1. Latin America and the Caribbean

Overview: Introduction to the MoWLAC Register and the nomination process. Open to all countries in the region.

Contact: Laura Sanchez - lauracsan@yahoo.com - mowlac.secretariat@unesco.org 

 

June 16, 2025

Workshop 2 - Caribbean only

Overview: Tailored guidance on effective nominations from the Caribbean perspective.

Contact: Kathy McDiarmed - librarian@salcc.edu.lc - Gregory P. St. Jean - gregorypstjean@hotmail.com

 

June 20, 2025

Workshop 3 - Latin America only

Overview: Dive deeper intro crafting strong nominations tailored to the Latin American context

Contact: Mauricio Ferreira  mauricio.ferreira@museus.gov.br - Marta Romero - martharr@unam.mx

 

July 25, 2025

Workshop 4 - All contries

Overview: Open Q&A to address challenges, clarify doubts, and share final tips before submission. 

Contact: Ana Ribeiro - historiadoraribeiro@gmail.com - Vicente Arrúa - visual2002@gmail.com