Other Statements

Dear friends, brothers and sisters in solidarity with the struggle of the Cuban people,

On behalf of the delegation participating in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, I extend warm greetings and gratitude for your support of Cuba in this long struggle to end the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the US government on our people for more than 60 years, and to reverse the arbitrary inclusion of Cuba on the list of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism.

Mr. President, dear Ambassadors of Botswana and Ireland, dear Colleagues:

Cuba attaches the utmost importance to gender equality, the empowerment of women and the eradication of all forms of violence and discrimination against them. This is a will of the State and a priority of the Government.

Allow me to make some general comments on the intergovernmental process to explore options for the CSW revitalization.

Cuba strongly supports the mandate of the Commission on the Status of Women.

Ms. President,

Two years after the Fourth World Conference on Women, Cuba adopted, by agreement of the Council of State, the National Plan of Action for the Follow-up to the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which recognizes the responsibility of the Cuban State in the implementation of its actions, with the participation of all agencies and the contribution of non-governmental organizations.

Mr. President,

Dear Colleagues,

My delegation aligns itself with the statement made by Iraq on behalf of the G77 and China. We meet at a crucial time when international development cooperation is facing unprecedented challenges, but also opportunities to transform our actions and move towards a more equitable and sustainable future.