SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, Mexico.- The Cuban regime was chosen to join the Social Development Commission and the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Commission of the United Nations (UN), according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a brief note. .
“In the case of the Social Development Commission, it is the body where major current global challenges are addressed, such as the elimination of poverty, the reduction of inequality and the protection of the environment,” MINREX noted in its statement, adding that Cuba’s election took place by “acclamation” and evidenced “the broad recognition of the international community to Cuba’s work.”
As a member of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Justice, which it will serve from 2025-2027, Cuba will participate in “global efforts to combat national and transnational crime.”
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The Social Development Commission seeks, among other purposes, to adopt a set of policies that strengthen the capacity of countries to address the multiple dimensions of poverty. It also aims to reinforce the social pillar of sustainable development, reduce inequalities and improve incomes in rural and urban areas.
On the Island, with scarce pensions (the minimum established at 1,528CUP) and high prices, Cubans have no way to pay the cost of living currently.
Residents of rural areas have denounced on more than one occasion the shortage of food and medicine in most communities. There are people with all kinds of health problems who do not receive the necessary care.
Despite the delay in social development, the violations of freedom of expression and other citizens’ rights, the UN continues to support the Cuban regime to integrate different commissions.
In 2022, Cuba joined the Executive Board of the United Nations Children’s Fund, the Commissions on the Legal and Social Status of Women and on Science and Technology for Development, as well as the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations.
Precisely in March, the Cuban regime rejected 31 recommendations of the Human Rights Council, issued by more than 15 countries.
Among the rejected proposals are the release of political prisoners, guaranteeing medical care to imprisoned opponents or ending arbitrary detentions.
The observations were made in the context of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the UN Human Rights Council.
Countries such as New Zealand, Germany and Lithuania urged the Cuban government to release political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and others called for transparent judicial processes and the end of the one-party system.
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2024-04-11 11:10:53
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