Five more nominations for Nobel Peace Prize made on behalf of Cuban medical brigades

A further five Members of Parliament and British academics proposed Cuba’s Henry Reeve International Medical Brigade for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize award at the end of January. This brings the total number of public nominations from the UK made with the support of the Cuba Solidarity Campaign to 42, and includes 28 parliamentarians and 14 academics.

Parliamentarians Diane Abbott MP and Chris Stephens MP, together with academics Sara Chandler, Rosalyn George and Tim Shallice, all received official confirmation of their successful nominations from the Norwegian Nobel Prize Committee before the 1 February deadline date.

Speaking about the internationalism of the Cuban medics Diane Abbott MP said:

“I strongly believe that such cooperation across frontiers is absolutely necessary at this time and is the only way that our world can emerge from this current crisis.”

In support of her nomination, former President of the European Bar Association, Professor Sara Chandler QC (Hons), said:

“Disease knows no boundaries, like the Brigade. The world should recognise this extraordinary volunteer commitment and internationalism, and herald a fundamental contribution to humanity.”

In support of his nomination, Professor Tim Shallice said:

“We have a situation currently with Covid where the head of WHO is warning of a ‘catastrophic moral failure’ with respect to aspects of the  international response.  It therefore would be very suitable to award the Nobel Peace Prize to those who have made a powerful and highly moral 
response.”

Chris Stephens MP said:

“The Cuban medical brigade’s compassionate humanitarian work has saved thousands of lives and their exceptional international medical collaboration sets an exemplary model for the international community.”

Professor Rosalyn George said:

“The health workers who volunteer for this brigade show selfless humanitarianism in the face of emergencies and natural disasters, and have brought hope to thousands during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have made an unparalleled contribution to global health when the country itself is 
struggling under economic hardships caused by the US blockade.”

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