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May
05
2025

Third Secretary Roberto Soto Martínez, speaks on the occasion of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Sweden. 49th session of the Human Rights Council’s UPR Working Group.

We acknowledge the country’s commitment to the UPR and its cooperation in strengthening thematic initiatives within the Human Rights Council, such as the resolution on the right to food.

We urge Sweden to intensify efforts to combat institutionalized racial and religious discrimination as well as xenophobic statements made by public authorities.

May
02
2025

Cuban Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson Holds Meeting with Kamal Kishore, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction

His Excellency Mr. Kamal Kishore, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, met today with Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Cuba’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva. During their fruitful exchange, Mr. Kamal Kishore emphasized Cuba’s invaluable expertise in comprehensive disaster risk management.

May
01
2025

Third Secretary Roberto Soto Martínez, speaks on the occasion of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Armenia. 49th session of the Human Rights Council’s UPR Working Group.

We welcome the delegation of Armenia. We acknowledge the country’s commitment to the Universal Periodic Review and the legislative reforms carried out in the last term.

We urge Armenia to intensify its legal and judicial efforts to address violence against women, children, and other vulnerable groups in the country.

May
01
2025

Third Secretary Roberto Soto Martínez, speaks on the occasion of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Kenya. 49th session of the Human Rights Council’s UPR Working Group. 

We extend a warm welcome to the delegation of Kenya. We acknowledge the country's commitment to the Universal Periodic Review. We commend the ambitious targets set for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including increasing the use of renewable energy sources to generate 90% of the country’s electricity and developing comprehensive climate action projects, implemented through Kenya’s National Climate Change Action Plan (2023-2027).

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