Damage caused by the U.S. blockade to education in Cuba
The efforts and political will of the Cuban state to continue to provide free and universal education to the people are laudable, above all given the limitations it faces as a result of the economic, commercial and financial blockade unilaterally imposed by the United States on the island for over five decades.
Cuba Expresses Its Support for the New Director-General of UNESCO During His Investiture Ceremony
Samarkand, 11 November – Within the framework of the 43rd General Conference of UNESCO, the investiture ceremony of Dr. Khaled Ahmed El-Enany, the new Director-General of the Organization, was held this Wednesday. Dr. El-Enany took the oath of office and delivered his inaugural address.
In his remarks, the former Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities conveyed a message of gratitude to his country for the confidence placed in him, as well as to the Arab Group, the African Group, and all Member States that trusted his vision and priorities for the future of the Organization.
Cuba participates in the 5th UNESCO World Congress of Biosphere Reserves
Hangzhou, 22 September 2025. — From 22 to 25 September, Engineer Lázaro Márquez Llauger, Vice President of the Cuban MAB Committee and Director of the Guanahacabibes National Park, represents the Republic of Cuba at the 5th UNESCO World Congress of Biosphere Reserves. The congress, which brings together more than 2,000 experts, scientists, managers and government representatives, is being held in Hangzhou, China, with the aim of shaping the future of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.