Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Permanent Representative of Cuba, speaks at the Explanation of Vote on draft resolution L.16 “Cooperation with Georgia.” 60th Human Rights Council
Cuba will continue to support international cooperation, technical assistance, and capacity-building initiatives in the Council that complement national efforts to promote and protect human rights.
Minister Counselor Rebeca Hernández Toledano, Representative of Cuba, speaks at the seventy-sixth plenary session of the Executive Committee of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
Cuba has historically been a host country, offering protection and opportunities to people displaced by conflict or natural disasters. We have done so without great resources, but with deep humanist conviction.
Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Permanent Representative of Cuba, intervenes to explain the vote on draft resolution L.31 Rev.1 entitled 'The implications of drug policy on human rights.' 60th HRC
Cuba will maintain a zero-tolerance policy regarding drug production, consumption, and trafficking. We believe this is the most effective way to protect the human rights of our citizens.
Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Permanent Representative of Cuba, speaks on draft resolution L.17 "Strengthening technical cooperation and capacity-building in the field of human rights." 60th HRC
Cuba recognizes the importance of international cooperation, technical assistance, and capacity building to support national efforts in promoting and protecting human rights.
Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Permanent Representative of Cuba, speaks at general comments on draft resolution L.38 Rev.1, 'The rising sea level and its effects on the full and effective enjoyment of human rights.'
Mr. President,
We thank the Dominican Republic and the other sponsoring delegations for introducing draft resolution L.38 Rev. 1.
We recognize the relevance of this initiative as part of the efforts to grant more visibility to the impact of climate change on the enjoyment of human rights, including the rights to development and to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.