Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Permanent Representative of Cuba, speaks on the occasion of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Guyana. 49th session of the Human Rights Council’s UPR Working Group.
We extend a warm welcome to the delegation of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, led by the Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce. We recognize the country’s commitment to the Universal Periodic Review. We note that Guyana has significantly increased its responses to requests for information from special procedures and has strengthened cooperation with the United Nations human rights mechanisms, which are universally applicable and not selective.
Second Secretary Greisy Cordero Suárez, speaks on the occasion of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Türkiye. 49th session of the Human Rights Council’s UPR Working Group.
We extend a warm welcome to the delegation of Türkiye. We acknowledge the country’s commitment to the UPR and its efforts to address the consequences of COVID-19 and the 2023 earthquakes. Furthermore, we commend Türkiye’s achievements in the effective implementation of the judicial reform strategy and the National Action Plan on Human Rights.
Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, speaks on the occasion of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Grenada. 49th session of the Human Rights Council’s UPR Working Group.
We extend a warm welcome to the delegation of the sister nation of Grenada.
We acknowledge the commitment of this Caribbean country to the Universal Periodic Review and the progress made during the last period.
Third Secretary Roberto Soto Martínez, speaks on the occasion of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Sweden. 49th session of the Human Rights Council’s UPR Working Group.
We acknowledge the country’s commitment to the UPR and its cooperation in strengthening thematic initiatives within the Human Rights Council, such as the resolution on the right to food.
We urge Sweden to intensify efforts to combat institutionalized racial and religious discrimination as well as xenophobic statements made by public authorities.
Cuban Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson Holds Meeting with Kamal Kishore, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction
His Excellency Mr. Kamal Kishore, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, met today with Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Cuba’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva. During their fruitful exchange, Mr. Kamal Kishore emphasized Cuba’s invaluable expertise in comprehensive disaster risk management.