New York, 9 December 2020. Cuba is proud to be among the countries whose governments have done much to achieve the widest possible enjoyment of all human rights to all their citizens.
Despite the United States' aggressive campaign against Cuba´s candidature to the Human Rights Council, last October 13, the United Nations General Assembly elected Cuba as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, for 2021-2023 term, with 170 of the 193 possible votes.
With this new election, the Caribbean island reaffirms its commitment to an international order based on inclusion, social justice, human dignity, mutual understanding and promotion and respect for cultural diversity.
At the same time, it scuppers the current maneuvers of the United States administration that does not miss the opportunity to slander the exemplary performance of Cuba in terms of human rights.
The Caribbean island will continue to defend dialogue and cooperation with its own voice, in favor of the rights of all people.
Find here how Human rights are promoted inside the island.
Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations
