CUBA PRESENTS ITS BEST PRACTICES AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE INTERNATIONAL SEARCH AND RESCUE ADVISORY GROUP.
Cuba participates in the Annual Meeting of the Advisory Board of the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG), taking place in this city and running until 28 March.
During the meeting, INSARAG’s international standards will be reviewed and updated, alongside the system’s governance policies and new guidelines and methodologies for international coordination of responses to disaster situations in countries affected by meteorological events, with a particular emphasis on earthquakes and floods.
Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson speaks at the adoption of the report of the Universal Periodic Review of Norway. 58th Human Rights Council
We acknowledge Norway's commitment to the Universal Periodic Review.
We encourage the Norwegian authorities to implement the accepted recommendations with an inclusive, comprehensive and self-critical approach.
A DEEP LOVE FOR CUBA UNITES THE SOLIDARITY MOVEMENT IN SWITZERLAND.
The National Assembly of delegates of the Switzerland-Cuba Association was held at this capital city of the Swiss canton of Ticino, with broad participation of Cuban residents and friends from various parts of the world.
Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, speaks at the general debate on agenda item 5, entitled ‘human rights bodies and mechanisms’. 58th Human Rights Council.
Cuba reiterates its support for universally applicable and non-discriminatory human rights procedures and mechanisms.
We express our concern regarding the biased and prejudiced conduct exhibited by certain mandate holders. They use sources of information of questionable or no credibility.
Third Secretary Roberto Soto Martínez speaks at the dialogue with the special rapporteur on minority issues. 58th Human Rights Council.
We note with great concern the regressions in developed countries regarding minority rights, as they are increasingly left unprotected, segregated and discriminated against.
Attacks on minorities undermine tolerance, inclusion, and diversity, striking at the very essence of human rights and creating the basis for violence.