Cuba denounces at the UN the humanitarian impact of the intensified blockade and calls for greater funding for international assistance.
New York, June 17, 2026. – Cuba denounced before the United Nations the grave humanitarian consequences of the intensified economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States and called for strengthened funding for international humanitarian assistance to respond to the growing needs of millions of people worldwide.
Cuba denounces at the Security Council debate, the impact of conflicts, coercive measures, and blockades on women.
New York, 17 June, 2026. – Today at the UN Security Council, Cuba reaffirmed that lasting peace cannot exist without justice, respect for sovereignty, and the guarantee of the right to development, during the Open Debate titled "Peace Is Decided with Women: Overcoming Conflicts by Strengthening Their Participation," under the agenda item "Women, Peace and Security."
Cuba reaffirms its commitment to the 2030 Agenda before the UNFPA Executive Board and denounced the impact of blockade in the most vulnerable sectors.
New York, June 11, 2026. - Cuba reiterated its firm commitment to implementing the El Cairo Programme of Action, the Montevideo Consensus, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development during the segment dedicated to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), held as part of the Annual Session of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.
Cuba Reaffirms at the UN Its Commitment to Inclusion and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Despite the Impact of the U.S. Blockade
New York, June 11, 2026 – Cuba reaffirmed its commitment to the full implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) during the 19th Conference of States Parties to the Convention, held at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Cuba Emphasizes the Role of Inclusive Sports and International Cooperation for Persons with Disabilities
New York, June 10, 2026 – Cuba’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to promoting sports as a tool for inclusion, equal opportunities, and international cooperation during the side event “Inclusive Sports Diplomacy: Building International Cooperation through the Experience of the Filippide Project – 20 Years after COSP,” held within the framework of the 19th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).