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Feb

24

2021

Cuba’s war of independence was re-initiated February 24, 1895

José Martí entrusted Juan Gualberto Gómez, a son and grandson of slaves, to re-launch the insurrection, with the independence forces better organized and more determined than ever

Every February 24, Juan Gualberto Gómez, son and grandson of slaves, raised a Cuban flag at Villa Manuela, his residence in the Mantilla neighborhood of Havana, after Spanish colonialism had been replaced by U.S. domination. Flying the lone star flag on this date was his way of saying that Cuba's sovereignty was an aspiration that had not been forgotten.

Feb

23

2021

Statement of Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 46th Session of the Human Rights Council

Madame Chair,

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the grave problems and colossal challenges human kind was already faced with and exposed new threats, including the frailty of health care systems. The promotion, protection and respect of the right to health are particularly relevant in the current context.

Feb

22

2021

Thailand and Cuba asses progress in bilateral relations

Thailand and Cuba review progress in bilateral relations

BANGKOK, February 22, 2021.- The Director General of the American and South Pacific Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, ambassador Witchu Vejjajiva, welcomed the Cuban ambassador to Thailand, Héctor Conde Almeida, for a meeting at the headquarters of that Ministry.

Feb

22

2021

Statement by Mr. Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, at the Conference on Disarmament.

Mr. President;

The world’s situation is ever more dangerous and challenging. Now more than ever before, the very survival of the human species is at stake. International peace and security are being threatened by conflicts; predatory and non-conventional wars; acts of aggression and regime change attempts; and an arms race that is dilapidating enormous resources that are indispensable for the sustainable development of our peoples.

Feb

18

2021

Statement by Mr. Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, at the Ministerial Meeting on the Elimination of racism, xenophobia and discrimination. 18 february, 2021

Mister President,

This year we commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the historic World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, but the goals established in the Durban Plan and Programme of Action are yet to be achieved. We are no way near the materialization of the 2030 Agenda either.

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