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Sep

01

2025

STATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR RODOLFO BENÍTEZ VERSON, PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF CUBA, AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE WORKING GROUP FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN OPTIONAL PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD.

For Cuba, the full realization of the right to education is a priority.

Education is not only the driving force and transformer of economic and social development, but also contributes comprehensively to the promotion and protection of all human rights, including the right to development.

Aug

25

2025

STATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR RODOLFO BENÍTEZ VERSON, PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF CUBA, AT THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE 60TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL.

The Human Rights Council appears to have failed to learn from the mistakes that led to the failure of the former Commission. Selective and punitive approaches continue to prevail instead of constructive dialogue and respectful, non-interference cooperation.

Aug

12

2025

STATEMENT BY RUDY MONTERO MATA, CUBAN VICE MINISTER OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT, AT THE HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE ON NATIONAL CHALLENGES IN ADDRESSING PLASTIC POLLUTION.

Distinguished Executive Director Inger Andersen,

Ministers, and other representatives:

The Cuban Constitution recognizes and protects the right of all people to enjoy a healthy and balanced environment.

In this context, Cuba has established the legal basis to prevent and address plastic pollution. It has a plan of 11 actions aimed at promoting the replacement of certain single-use plastics with sustainable alternatives and increasing public awareness and participation in reducing pollution.

Jul

29

2025

Head of Cuba’s National Assembly participates in World Conference of Speakers of Parliament

Havana, July 29, 2025.- The president of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernández, is attending the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, taking place from today until July 31st.

The conference, which will take place at the Palais des Nations (headquarters of the United Nations Office in Geneva), is hosted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union in partnership with the United Nations.

Jul

22

2025

AMBASSADOR RODOLFO BENÍTEZ VERSON, PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF CUBA SPEAKS AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE WORKING GROUP ON THE PREVENTION OF AN ARMS RACE IN OUTER SPACE.

Mr. President,

An arms race in space would pose grave dangers to international peace and security. The militarization of this environment is unacceptable. Outer space must be preserved as the common heritage of humanity.

Therefore, it is a priority for Cuba to adopt, as soon as possible, an international treaty that prevents and prohibits the manufacture, testing, deployment, and use of all types of weapons in space.

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