Statement by Dayron Valido, Representative of Cuba, at the Adoption of the Universal Periodic Review of Paraguay.

Mr. President,

We welcome the delegation of Paraguay and recognize its commitment to the Universal Periodic Review.

We appreciate that three recommendations made by Cuba have been accepted.

We urge Paraguay to take effective measures to address child abuse and protect the rights of children. Likewise, we call on Paraguay to strengthen efforts to combat structural discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as hate speech against LGBTI persons.

We wish Paraguay every success in implementing the recommendations and support the adoption of its report.

Thank you very much.