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Apr

04

2025

Second Secretary Greisy Cordero, speaks in explanation of vote on amendment L.36 rev.1 on the Code of Conduct for Special Procedures, tabled to draft resolution L.27 rev.1 on Human Rights Defenders.

The Code of Conduct establishes fundamental principles and values that we, as members of this Council, defend, including professionalism, impartiality, transparency, independence, equanimity, integrity, honesty, and constructive, balanced, and good-faith engagement. We all agree that these are the minimum standards of judgement and decency.

Apr

03

2025

Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, speaks on draft resolution L.3 ‘Promotion and protection of human rights in Nicaragua’. 58th Human Rights Council.

Cuba rejects and will continue to oppose interventionist, selective, politicised, and biased draft resolutions, which lack the consent of the State concerned. We will always defend the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of States, as well as the right of peoples to self-determination.

Apr

02

2025

Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson spoke on draft resolution L.1 “Negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights”. 58th Human Rights Council.

Cuba firmly supports draft resolution L.1.

Unilateral coercive measures are illegal and contrary to International Law and the Charter of the United Nations, and they must be abolished, as the draft states.

Apr

02

2025

Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez, speaks on draft resolution L.30 rev.1 "Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice".

Israel threatens to exterminate the Palestinian people, who face an existential threat. The genocide being committed is a continuation of more than seven decades of illegal occupation, abuse and exclusion.

Cuba’s vote will be a vote for life, peace, and justice. We will support this resolution because it is urgent to act to halt the spiral of violence, save human lives, and put an end to impunity.

Apr

01

2025

Cuba and the International Organization for Migration Strengthen Relations

Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson met with Ms. Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Both parties discussed work priorities for 2025, current migration trends, and bilateral cooperation programs. They agreed to continue strengthening the cooperative relations between Cuba and the IOM, which have proven to be mutually beneficial.

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