Articles

Jul

13

2026

Statement by Second Secretary Roberto Cabañas, Representative of Cuba, during the General Debate of the First Session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Human Rights of Older Persons.

Mr. Chair,

Cuba supports the mandate of the Intergovernmental Working Group.

A legally binding international instrument on the human rights of older persons is necessary in an international context in which virtually every country is experiencing an increase in both the number and proportion of older persons.

The figures speak for themselves. By the end of the 2070s, the global population aged 65 and over is projected to reach 2.2 billion, outnumbering those under the age of 18.

Jul

10

2026

Cuban Project Wins International Telecommunication Union Award

In the context of the World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2026, held in this Swiss city under the auspices of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Cuban project Online Services Portal Application, developed by the Cuban Telecommunications Company, ETECSA, was awarded the title of “Champion” today.

Jul

07

2026

Cuba Calls for Bridging Digital Divides During Geneva Digital Week

Geneva, 7 July 2026. During the discussions held as part of Geneva Digital Week, Cuba stressed that artificial intelligence must become a tool for reducing digital divides rather than deepening them.

Cuban diplomat Aime Triana called for stronger international cooperation to reduce digital inequalities.

She underscored that developing countries must participate on an equal footing in shaping the regulatory frameworks governing artificial intelligence, as this is the only way to ensure that the specific realities and needs of the Global South are adequately reflected.

Jul

07

2026

Statement by Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Permanent Representative of Cuba, during the presentation of draft resolution L.7 “The Social Forum”. 62nd regular session of the Human Rights Council

Statement by Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Permanent Representative of Cuba, during the presentation of draft resolution L.7 “The Social Forum”. 62nd regular session of the Human Rights Council

Jul

07

2026

Statement by Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Permanent Representative of Cuba, during the general comments on draft resolution L.4 “Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities”,

Statement by Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Permanent Representative of Cuba, during the general comments on draft resolution L.4 “Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities”, submitted under Agenda Item 3. 62nd regular session of the Human Rights Council.

Articles

Pages