The Cuban delegation takes part in the interactive dialogue with the working group on discrimination against women and girls. 56th session of the Human Rights Council.
Mr. Chairman,
We welcome the members of the working group and take note of their report.
We appreciate the progress and legislative changes made at global level in the area of equality between women and men, to which the political will of States, United Nations mechanisms and civil society organisations have made a significant contribution. At the same time, we recognise that challenges remain.
Mr President,
Statement by Cuba on behalf of a group of countries in the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on International Solidarity at the 56th Session of Human Rights Council, delivered by Ambassador Juan Antonio Quintanilla Román.
The List of States Allegedly Sponsoring Terrorism goes against the fundamental principles and peremptory norms of international law, including international solidarity. The process through which the designation is made is unclear and non-transparent.
Statement by Juan Antonio Quintanilla Román, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Cuba in Geneva, as part of the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights and international solidarity.
Mr President, we extend a warm welcome to the Special Rapporteur,
We warmly welcome the Special Rapporteur and take due note of her report, including her conclusions and recommendations.
We reiterate Cuba's commitment to her mandate and to the process of drafting and adopting a United Nations declaration on the right to international solidarity. We thank the rapporteur for her efforts in this regard.
The Cuban delegation participates in the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. 56th session of the Human Rights Council.
Mr President,
We welcome the rapporteur and take note of her report.
In Cuba, the constitutional right of individuals to freedom of thought, conscience and expression, the rights of assembly, demonstration and association, and freedom of the press for lawful and peaceful purposes are recognised, respected and guaranteed.
In June 2023, Cuba's new "Social Communication Law" was approved. It is an integral part of the country's legislative reform and represents a first step in the process of regulating and organising the country's social communication system.
The United Nations recognizes Cuba's scientific potential and its efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS, despite the sanctions imposed on the country.
Geneva. May 21, 2024. - UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima visited Cuba from May 6 to 9. During her visit, and in the attached article, the country's progress in HIV prevention and treatment was recognized.
Ms. Byanyima met with Cuban authorities, scientists, journalists and activists, and highlighted the country's pioneering achievements. She praised the production of COVID-19 vaccines, the country's scientific and biotechnological capabilities, and expressed optimism about the possibility of finding a definitive cure for AIDS.