Viewing Campaign News from November 2025
CSC submits evidence ahead of UN Special Rapporteur's visit to Cuba
Campaign News | Wednesday, 5 November 2025
READ CSC'S SUBMISSION TO THE UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR HERE The UN Special Rapporteur on unilateral coercive measures will be visiting Cuba next week to examine the extent to which the blockade impedes the full realisation of Cubans’ human rights. Professor Alena Douhan, who took up her role on 25 March 2020, will ... read more
Operación Carlota: 50 Years of Cuba and African Liberation by Isaac Saney*
Campaign News | Tuesday, 4 November 2025
"The Cuban people hold a special place in the hearts of the people of Africa. The Cuban internationalists have made a contribution to African independence, freedom and justice unparalleled for its principled and selfless character.” Nelson Mandela, July 26, 1991 November 5 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Operación Carlota, Cuba's ... read more
Jeremy Corbyn MP presents £50k hurricane donation to Cuba
Campaign News | Friday, 31 October 2025
In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, the Cuba Solidarity Campaign took the immediate decision to donate £50,000 to Cuba’s relief efforts. The donation will be used directly by the Cuban authorities to provide urgent assistance with humanitarian priorities in the provinces most affected, including much-needed medical help. CSC Patron ... read more
Cuba Solidarity Campaign donates £50,000 to Hurricane Melissa appeal
Campaign News | Wednesday, 29 October 2025
The Cuba Solidarity Campaign has taken the decision to immediately donate £50,000 to Cuba’s relief effort to help with recovery following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. The funds are available as part of the CSC Cuba Vive appeal, which has been fundraising for much needed medical aid for the island. ... read more
CSC launches Hurricane Melissa relief appeal
Campaign News | Wednesday, 29 October 2025
DONATE NOW TO THE HURRICANE MELISSA RELIEF APPEAL The Cuba Solidarity Campaign extends its sympathy and solidarity to all those affected by Hurricane Melissa, which has devastated several Caribbean islands this week. Cuban authorities are dealing with the immediate impact of the hurricane which has severely affected a large area across the ... read more
Cross-party group of MPs write to UK Foreign Secretary ahead of UN vote
Campaign News | Tuesday, 28 October 2025
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cuba has written to UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper ahead of the annual vote at the UN General Assembly vote on ending the blockade. The letter, signed by cross-party MPs and Peers, requests confirmation that the UK government will maintain its longstanding policy of voting in ... read more
CSC statement: The UK must continue to vote to end the US blockade of Cuba at the United Nations
Campaign News | Monday, 27 October 2025
The Cuba Solidarity Campaign has written to the UK government urging them to once again vote in favour of the United Nations General Assembly resolution, “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.” Over the past three decades the UK has ... read more
Cuba Vive – Help us reach £250,000 by the end of the year
Campaign News | Thursday, 23 October 2025
The Cuba Vive Medical Aid Appeal has exceeded expectations and raised £220,000 so far -- a testament to the depth of support for the people of Cuba from CSC members, friends and the trade union movement. Thanks to your generosity, hundreds of thousands of essential medical supplies, from syringes to ... read more
Fidel Castro’s grandson will launch 100 years with Fidel at Latin America 2026
Campaign News | Monday, 20 October 2025
Earlier this year Cuba announced that they would be organising activities throughout 2026 to mark the centenary of the birth of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, under the banner 100 Years with Fidel. Fidel’s 100th birthday would have been on 13 August 2026 and the tenth anniversary of his passing ... read more
London march against Trump
Campaign News | Wednesday, 8 October 2025
The Cuba Solidarity Campaign (CSC) marched in London alongside the Stop Trump Coalition to oppose the state visit of Donald Trump on 17 September. The coalition – made up of more than 50 national unions, campaigning organisations and NGOs – mobilised thousands to take part in the demonstration, ending in a ... read more
