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Apr

08

2025

Cuba denounces the effects of the U.S. blockade and the inclusion of the country on the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism

Paris, April 8, 2025. This Tuesday, during the 221st session of the UNESCO Executive Board, Cuba denounced the threats to peace and international cooperation faced by the Organization in the current global context and the effects of the U.S. government's hostile policy on the island for more than 60 years.

“In light of an increasingly dangerous and challenging international scenario, a stronger multilateral commitment is urgently required,” stated Ambassador Dulce María Buergo Rodríguez, president of the Cuban National Commission for UNESCO and representative of Cuba to the Council.

In this context, Cuba denounced the effects of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed and intensified by the government of the United States, the main obstacle to the country's development, as well as the negative impact of the inclusion of the nation in the unilateral list of States that allegedly sponsor terrorism. On the other hand, the Caribbean nation reaffirmed its solidarity with the Palestinian people, victims of more than 75 years of flagrant violations of their legitimate rights as a nation, and made an urgent appeal to reach the only possible solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: the creation of two independent states.

Feb

16

2025

UNESCO attends the Pedagogy 2025 International Congress

Paris, February 15, 2025. The 19th edition of the Pedagogy 2025 International Congress took place in Havana from February 10 to 13. Convened by Cuba every two years, this prestigious event promotes the integration of countries around the world, the exchange of experiences, and the unification of efforts to realize the goals of international and regional conferences in order to achieve quality and inclusive education.

At the opening ceremony, a message from UNESCO's Assistant Director-General for Education, Stefania Giannini, was projected.

In her remarks, the UNESCO senior official stated that "in a world marked by deep inequalities, conflicts, and climate crises, education remains our most powerful tool for inclusion, justice, and peace."

She also emphasized that, to truly transform society, education must be reformed. “This principle drove UNESCO's recommendation on education for peace, human rights, and sustainable development, a global framework that considered education as a driver of lasting peace,” she noted.

Feb

03

2025

Firmness and Dignity in the Face of the Outrage

On 31 January 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that he communicated to the U.S. Congress the revocation of the suspension of the possibility of filing lawsuits in U.S. courts under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act.

Likewise, it approved the reinstatement of the List of Restricted Cuban Entities, with which entities or persons in the United States are prohibited from carrying out transactions, under penalty of being fined and having their assets frozen. It informed the decision to add the Cuban remittance processing company, Orbit S.A., to that list.

These are not unexpected actions. They are steps that were missing to undo the late, although positive, decisions announced by President Joseph Biden on January 14.

Feb

01

2025

Cuban Ambassador denounces the blockade and the US government's measures against Cuba and appreciates UNESCO's contribution to the Cuban people's struggle against this unjust policy

Paris, January 30, 2025. In the framework of the celebration of the 66th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution, Cuban Ambassador Maria del Carmen Herrera Caseiro denounced the blockade and the US government's measures against Cuba, highlighting UNESCO's support for the Cuban people's struggle against this unjust policy.

In this regard, she recognized the international organization's traditional position of submitting its contribution each year to the UN Secretary-General's report on the effects of the blockade against Cuba.

Feb

01

2025

International Conference "For the Balance of the World" Hosts the presentation of the UNESCO International Prize “José Martí”

Paris, February 1, 2025. The VI International Conference "For the Balance of the World," held in Havana from January 28 to 31, was once again the venue for the presentation of the UNESCO International Prize “José Martí”.

In this edition, the Association of United Midwives of the Pacific (Asoparupa) was selected to receive the prestigious award. The award was presented by Anne Lemaistre, Director of the UNESCO Office in Havana, during the opening session of the VI Conference. The event, under the theme "For Dialogue among Civilizations and For a Culture of Peace," brought together more than 600 delegates from 98 countries and 400 Cubans.

In a message sent to the meeting participants, Gabriela Ramos, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences, thanked Cuba, the sponsor of the prize since 1994, for its support and emphasized the importance of youth and leaders of change in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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