Viewing from June 2024
Cuba’s solidarity with Palestine resonates at AGM
Campaign News | Sunday, 30 June 2024
Cuba’s longstanding history of solidarity with Palestine and current support for the people of Gaza was central to the discussions at the CSC Annual General Meeting in London on 22 June. Welcoming 80 delegates to the headquarters of the National Education Union (NEU), the Chair of the union’s International Committee, Louise ... read more
Palestine thanks Cuba for joining the South African lawsuit against Israel
News from Cuba | Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Palestine has thanked Cuba for its decision to join South Africa's lawsuit at the International Court of Justice against Israel for crimes committed in Gaza over the last nine months. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomed Havana's announcement to intervene in the case related to the application of the ... read more
“This is your home too” – new ambassador hosts ‘Friends’ reception
Campaign News | Thursday, 20 June 2024
Hosting her first Friends of Cuba Solidarity Campaign reception on Monday 3 June at her London residence, the Cuban Ambassador, Her Excellency Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter, took the opportunity to thank ‘Friends’ from across the country for standing “side by side” with her nation.The annual reception is hosted to thank ... read more
UNISON – support for medical aid appeal continues to grow
Campaign News | Sunday, 16 June 2024
As the Cuba Vive Medical Aid fundraising appeal, launched with the support of seven UNISON regions, passed the £80,000 mark, CSC were at UNISON’s National Delegate Conference to speak to members and branches about the current difficulties Cuba’s health system is experiencing and the importance of supporting the appeal. Kevan ... read more
GMB – hypocrisy of Cuba’s designation as SSOT highlighted by GMB president
Campaign News | Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Cuban Ambassador Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter urged GMB members and trade unionists across the movement to continue supporting Cuba and CSC, as the island struggles with its worst economic crisis in decades. Ross Holden, GMB National Policy Officer and CSC Exec member, celebrated Cuba’s long history of internationalism in his opening ... read more
