UNESCO Authorities Mourn the Passing of Prominent Cuban Intellectual Eduardo Torres Cuevas
Paris, September 23, 2025. — UNESCO expresses its profound sorrow over the passing of Professor Eduardo Torres Cuevas, a distinguished Cuban historian, scholar, and intellectual, who died on August 31 in Havana. Renowned for his work in preserving Cuban history and culture, as well as serving as a member of the Jury of the UNESCO José Martí International Prize, his legacy continues to inspire generations of researchers and academics in Cuba, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Cuba presents Report on the impact of the United States blockade
Havana, September 17, 2025. — The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, presented today the update of the National Report on the impact of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States, corresponding to the period from March 2024 to February 2025, pursuant to Resolution 79/7 of the United Nations General Assembly.
Cuba Denounces the Impact of the U.S. Blockade during the Regional Consultation on the World Heritage Strategy for Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Paris, 16 September 2025. — The Republic of Cuba actively participated in the regional virtual consultation organized by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, aimed at key stakeholders from the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) of the Caribbean. The meeting sought to contribute to the design of the new World Heritage Strategy for SIDS and to define the next steps in its development.
In her analysis of the main threats and weaknesses, the Cuban representative referred to the negative impact of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States, which hinders access to materials, technologies, and international funding necessary for heritage conservation. This context —she added— increases maintenance costs, hampers scientific and cultural cooperation, and limits opportunities for training and academic mobility.
Cuba actively participates in the Preparatory Meeting for the 222nd Session of UNESCO’s Executive Board
Paris, 11 September 2025 — Cuba, as a Member State of UNESCO’s Executive Board, actively participated on 10 and 11 September in the meeting of the Preparatory Group for the 222nd session of the Executive Board, during which Member States analyzed the main issues that will shape the upcoming debates in October, particularly the Organization’s complex financial situation.
Cuba Reaffirms Commitment to the Fight against Doping in Sport at Informative Meeting Ahead of COP10
Paris, 3 September 2025. — As part of the preparations for the Tenth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, to be held at UNESCO Headquarters from 20 to 22 October 2025, the Secretariat of the Convention convened a preparatory information meeting aimed at updating the States Parties on the topics and organizational aspects of the upcoming biennial conference.
During its intervention, the Cuban delegation reaffirmed Cuba’s political will to strengthen national actions in the fight against doping, highlighting the recent approval of the Law on the Cuban Sports System, which reinforces the legal framework and promotes values of ethics, inclusion, and fair play. The representative also underscored the country’s commitment to the Convention’s monitoring mechanism and pointed out the challenges imposed by the U.S. blockade, which hinders access to resources and international sporting opportunities.