General comments delivered on draft resolution L.22, “Human Rights of Migrants: Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants.”
General comments delivered on draft resolution L.18, “Promotion of Human Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals through the Transparent, Accountable and Efficient Delivery of Public Services.”
General comments delivered on draft resolution L.5, “The rights of persons with disabilities: digital technologies and disability-inclusive infrastructure, including transport and housing.”
Mr. President,
The right to adequate housing continues to be a distant reality for hundreds of millions of people around the world.
Cuba has first-hand knowledge of the extraordinary challenge of guaranteeing this human right under the severe restrictions imposed by unilateral coercive measures.
The United States blockade against Cuba limits access to construction materials, efficient technologies, and international financing.
Mr. President,
Cuba supports draft resolution L.28/Rev.1.
Only four years remain until the deadline set for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the outlook is discouraging.
At the current pace, none of the 17 SDGs will be achieved, and more than half of the 169 agreed targets will not be met.
The commitment to “leave no one behind” is in serious jeopardy.