Founded in 2007, Archives Contestataires is a dynamic association dedicated to the collection, documentation, and promotion of archives from various social movements of the late 20th century, including counterculture, anti-militarism, and labor rights. The organization preserves valuable records sourced from activists and still-active groups, ensuring their long-term conservation and accessibility through online inventories and a library catalog.

Archives Contestataires cultivates public engagement by organizing meetings around its archive collections, curating exhibitions, and publishing relevant literature. They produce insightful podcasts and offer educational programs that cater to schools, associations, and activist groups. Recent initiatives include the publication of significant works focusing on feminist practices in radio and labor struggles among immigrants in Switzerland.

Supported by the City of Geneva under its Agenda 21 for Sustainable Cities, Archives Contestataires continuously strives to enhance public access and understanding of its collections, making it a vital resource for historical and contemporary social movements.