Cuba reaffirms its commitment to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention
Paris, June 2024. The 10th Assembly of States Parties to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention was the appropriate setting to present the advances that demonstrate Cuba's commitment to this Instrument, which were widely presented by Ambassador Maria del Carmen Herrera Caseiro in her speech at the meeting.
Cuba presents in Latin America and the Caribbean week at UNESCO
Between June 3 and 7, Latin America and the Caribbean Week took place at UNESCO headquarters, a multifaceted and colorful event that focused everyone's attention and participation during those 5 days, becoming a unique space to show the richness and diversity of our culture, art, music, gastronomy and other Latin American and Caribbean expressions.
Cuban sport present at UNESCO
The Panel “Transforming the future: Women and Girls of Latin America and the Caribbean”, held within the framework of the week of the region at UNESCO, offered an important space to present on the development of sport in Cuba, in particular on the active participation of women and people with disabilities.
Ambassador of Cuba to UNESCO exchanges with Assistant Director General of the Communication and Information Sector
As part of her introductory activities, the Ambassador of Cuba Maria del Carmen Herrera Caseiro met with the Assistant Director General of UNESCO for Communication and Information, Mr. Tawfik Jelassi, opportunity in which they exchanged widely on the objectives, programs and initiatives of the Sector; as well as on the spaces for cooperation with UNESCO in this area. The Cuban Representative recognized the work of the Sector in terms of media and information literacy, and its efforts to guarantee universal access to information and digital inclusion and digital transformation, highlighting the importance of continuing to strengthen training programs and, above all, the transfer of technologies. She referred to the policy for digital transformation in Cuba as part of the work system for the implementation of the National Development Plan until 2023, emphasizing the progress achieved despite the obstacles as a result of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against the Island, which made it difficult to use new information and communication technologies, access to internet sites and the use of digital platforms.