British academic receives confirmation of Nobel nomination for Cuban medics
Dr John Yandell, Associate Professor at University College London’s Institute of Education has become the fifth British academic to formally nominate the Henry Reeve International Medical Brigade for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
The Norwegian Nobel Prize Committee acknowledged receipt of his on 3 December. Five academics and eight parliamentarians from Britain have now made official nominations in recognition of the humanitarian work of the Cuban internationalist health workers who have been volunteering in 39 countries during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cubanos en UK send donations to Cuba
Earlier this year, Cubans in the UK fundraised £550 to donate a television to an old people's home in Cuba. With Cuba's borders now open, we will finally be able to make the donation in person. We will also be taking other donations, including piano strings for Havana's Guillermo Tomás Music Conservatory and sound equipment for the Soñarte community project in Havana.
Academic Professor David McLellan nominates Cuban medics for Nobel Peace Prize
British academic David McLellan has formally nominated Cuba’s Henry Reeve International Medical Brigade to receive the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. McLellan is a Professor of Political Theory at Goldsmiths' College, University of London, and an expert on Karl Marx and Marxism, on which he has written several books.
In support of his nomination David said he was making the nomination not only for the amazing response of the brigade to the COVID-19 pandemic, but for all the work they have done.
Claudia Webbe MP nominates Cuban medics for Nobel Peace Prize
Claudia Webbe, has become the 6th Member of the UK Parliament to have formally nominated Cuba’s Henry Reeve International Medical Brigade for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. Claudia was elected in December 2019 to represent the constituency Leicester East.
In her nomination submission Claudia Webbe MP said:
“Over the past fifteen years, around 10,000 members of the Henry Reeve International Brigade have saved 90,000 lives during natural disasters and health emergencies. I believe that their selfless internationalism deserves recognition.”
Claudia Webbe MP said:
Mick Whitley MP nominates Cuban medics for Nobel Peace Prize
Mick Whitley, British Member of Parliament for Birkenhead in North West England, has formally nominated Cuba’s Henry Reeve International Medical Brigade to receive the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. Mick is the forth British MP to formally nominate the Brigade alongside fellow MPs Grahame Morris, Navendu Mishra and Rachel Hopkins.
In his submission to the Nobel Prize Committee Mick said that he believed Cuba’s medics deserved the award
“for their humanitarian work and for their outstanding contribution to health in many of the poorest countries of the world.”