Statement by Second Secretary Aimé Triana, Representative of Cuba, at the Adoption of the Universal Periodic Review of Latvia

Mr. President,

We welcome the delegation of Latvia. We recognize the country’s engagement in the Universal Periodic Review.

We urge Latvia to adopt the relevant legislative and administrative measures to ensure that Roma women and girls have non-discriminatory access to education, healthcare, and employment.

We also encourage Latvia to review the minimum amounts of unemployment benefits, as well as old-age and disability pensions.

We wish Latvia every success in implementing the recommendations received and support the adoption of the report.

Thank you very much.