Viewing from June 2024

Delegates listen to the Cuban ambassador speaking at the 2024 CSC AGM

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