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Dec

22

2024

The Cuban people march against the blockade and Cuba's unjust presence on the list of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism

Statement by the Permanent Delegation of Cuba to UNESCO on the march against the blockade and Cuba's presence on the list of States that allegedly sponsor terrorism.

Paris, December 21, 2024. The Cuban people turned a new page of dignity and rebellion this Friday, December 20, when more than 500,000 citizens of the capital marched along the Havana Malecón to demand an end to the genocidal blockade and the unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States government against Cuba.

At the head of this mass mobilization were the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, and the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, who, accompanied by the Commander of the Rebel Army, José Ramón Machado Ventura, and other leaders of the Party, the State, the Government, the political and mass organizations and the armed forces, guided this tide of people in their march for justice, for life, for dignity.

Dec

10

2024

UNESCO participates in the International Conference “Cuba 2024: Decade for People of African Descent”

Paris, 10 December 2024. UNESCO actively participated in the International Conference “Cuba 2024: Decade for People of African Descent” from 9 to 13 December in Havana.

In his virtual message at the opening session, the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations, Mr. Firmin Edouard Matoko, conveyed the Organization's support for this initiative, which he described as a notable example of Cuba's commitment to the International Decade for People of African Descent, fully aligned with UNESCO's mandate.

Dec

05

2024

UNESCO declares Casabe as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Paris, 5 December 2024. Within the framework of the 19th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in Asunción, Paraguay, UNESCO officially recognized the traditional knowledge and practices for the production and consumption of Casabe as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The proposal, presented by Cuba, Haiti, Honduras, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela, is a reflection of the commitment of our nations to safeguard living heritage.

UNESCO justified the declaration of Casabe as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, highlighting its relevance as a symbol of identity, social cohesion and sustainable development in Caribbean communities, while underlining the role of Casabe in preserving peace and dialogue between communities, and its importance as a cultural identity reference in the region.

Dec

03

2024

Establishment of the Group of Friends of Disabilities at UNESCO

Paris, December 3, 2024. In the framework of the celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Group of Friends of the Disability was formally established at UNESCO. The initiative, promoted by Venezuela with the support of a group of countries, including Cuba, marks a milestone in the history of the International Organization, by creating a space for coordination and reflection to advance the inclusion of the rights of persons with disabilities in the different areas of UNESCO's competence.

Nov

26

2024

Cuba reiterates its condemnation to the Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip and reaffirms its support for the UN's humanitarian work for Palestinian refugees.

Paris, November 2024. The arbitrary decision of the Israeli parliament to suspend the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) was the subject of a strong denunciation in the framework of the special session of the UNESCO Executive Council, formally requested by Cuba along with 11 other countries, under the theme: "Supporting for the continuity of UNRWA's educational activities in the occupied Palestinian territory."

In her speech at the meeting, Cuban Ambassador María del Carmen Herrera Caseiro strongly condemned the approval by the Israeli legislature of laws that prohibit the action of UNRWA, which she described as violations of the United Nations Charter and Israel's obligations under international law.

“The Israeli government, not content with the unprecedented genocide unleashed against the Palestinian people, which has taken thousands of innocent lives, continues to escalate the spiral of atrocities, by attempting to restrict the necessary humanitarian assistance in the occupied territories and deepen the suffering of the Palestinian population,” said the Cuban diplomat in her speech.

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