On 8 July, the “Hands Off Cuba!” Fringe Meeting took place at the Brighton Centre, organised by Unite the Union and the Cuba Solidarity Campaign, bringing together trade unionists, young workers and friends of Cuba from across the United Kingdom.
Liverpool, 18 June 2025 - The Cuban Embassy in the UK proudly participated in a powerful and well-attended side meeting entitled "Hands off Cuba!", held in parallel to the UNISON 2025 National Delegates Conference at ACC Liverpool. The meeting brought together trade union delegates and solidarity activists to demand an immediate end to the US economic blockade against Cuba and to reaffirm the strength of international solidarity with the Cuban people.
London, 14 June 2025 – The Annual General Meeting of the Cuba Solidarity Campaign (CSC) took place at the NEU Headquarters in London, reaffirming the historic and unbreakable bonds of friendship between the peoples of Cuba and the United Kingdom. The event brought together trade unionists, campaigners, MPs, youth brigadistas and longtime friends of Cuba in a day marked by heartfelt exchanges and renewed commitment to the cause of justice and international solidarity.
London, 11 June 2025 - The vibrant rhythms of Cuban salsa filled the air as more than 200 friends of Cuba gathered on the evening of 11 June for the 18th RMT Garden Party for Cuba 2025, a landmark event that sold out days in advance and reaffirmed the UK trade union movement's unwavering solidarity with the Cuban people.
The 3rd June elections for non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council were closely followed by the people, authorities, and the diplomatic corps in Monrovia, culminating in a popular explosion of celebration and joy when Liberia was elected with 181 votes.
One of the NGOs representing victims of the Liberian civil war, LAMASA, visited the Cuban Embassy, where they reiterated their gratitude to the Cuban doctors for their presence during the Ebola epidemic and for the scholarships Cuba offers to young Liberians to study medicine. They also requested professional support to heal the wounds of the conflict.
The Cuban Minister of Education, Dr. Naima Ariatne Trujillo Barreto, participated in the Education 2025 World Forum (EWF), held from 18 to 21 May at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, United Kingdom. The event brought together 122 ministers from 124 countries, making it the largest annual gathering of global education leaders.
On April 30, the Embassy of Cuba had the honour of participating in a significant meeting of the Cross-Party Group on Cuba at the Scottish Parliament, with First Secretary Pablo Ginarte offering a wide-ranging update on the current situation in Cuba and the importance of continued Scottish solidarity.
During the meeting, Pablo expressed Cuba’s deep appreciation for Scotland’s principled and enduring friendship, especially in light of the escalating impact of the U.S. blockade and the ongoing inclusion of Cuba on the U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism.
The Embassy of Cuba in the United Kingdom was proud to be represented at the 2025 Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), where our First Secretary, Pablo Ginarte, attended as a guest of honour, warmly invited by STUC and with the strong support of the Scottish Cuba Solidarity Campaign (SCSC).
Tuesday 8 April:- Cuba is participating in the International Conference of the Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language, IATEFL 2025, which is being held in Edinburgh until 11 April.
