Viewing Campaign News from May 2025
Cuba’s commitment to education continues to inspire
Campaign News | Thursday, 24 April 2025
In the face of unrelenting attacks from the United States, which sees its teachers and students facing shortages and daily difficulties, Cuba and its commitment to education as a human right for all continues to inspire National Education Union (NEU) members. Niurka González Orbera, General Secretary of Cuba’s National Union ... read more
RMT Garden Party for Cuba - tickets on sale
Campaign News | Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Featuring the legendary salsa beats ofOmar Puente and Raices Cubanas with Eddie Dempsey, RMT General Secretary Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter, Cuban ambassador to UK Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP John McDonnell MP plus special guest speakers tba Wednesday 11 June, 6.30 – 10.30pmMaritime House, Clapham Old Town, London, SW4 0JW £20 includes entry, food, and two free drinks Raising funds ... read more
Cuban ambassador brings socialist education to Oxford
Campaign News | Tuesday, 22 April 2025
EDUCATION is one of the pillars of the Cuban revolution. In spite of all the hardships caused by the illegal unilateral blockade imposed by the US, Cuba continues to prioritise free education and healthcare from the cradle to the grave to all of its citizens. Half the budget of Cuba is ... read more
Trump’s first 100 days see unprecedented attacks against Cuba
Campaign News | Thursday, 17 April 2025
Cuba knew it would be in for a gruelling four years when Trump was elected for a second term, but the speed with which his new administration has escalated US economic warfare against the island is unprecedented. In his first term, just as he was leaving office, Trump designated ... read more
Warwick NEU social and fundraiser
Campaign News | Saturday, 5 April 2025
On 15 March NEU Warwickshire District organised a fantastic evening of politics, live music, dancing, food and heaps of solidarity with the Cuban people that raised £904 for the Cuba Vive appeal. We were delighted to have three inspiring guest speakers. Lauren Ekins – primary school teacher, NEU rep from ... read more
Lords urge Government to ratify agreement with Cuba
Campaign News | Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Members of the House of Lords urged the Government to ratify an agreement signed between Cuba and the UK, and raised concerns about the extraterritorial impact of the blockade in Parliament on Tuesday 25 March. A wide ranging discussion on the impact of the US blockade on British business, lessons ... read more
Cuban women’s struggles on screen and behind the camera
Campaign News | Friday, 7 March 2025
Cuban women won many rights and shaped future Cuban society through their participation in the armed struggle which led to the overthrow of Batista in 1959. Their “revolution within the revolution” sought to reverse the inequalities which existed in the country. Spearheading this transformation was the Federation of Cuban Women ... read more
Cymru Cuba North Wales tribute to founder Selwyn Williams
Campaign News | Saturday, 1 March 2025
Cymru Cuba North Wales are deeply saddened to share the news of Selwyn Williams' recent passing. He was a passionate advocate and supporter of Cuban Solidarity for many years. During the peak of Thatcherism in the mid-1980s, he and his longtime friend David Jones established 'Cymru-Cuba', the Wales branch of the ... read more
Screen Cuba tickets on sale now!
Campaign News | Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Tickets have just gone on sale for Screen Cuba: Films to Change the World 2025 which takes place at cinemas in London, Wales, Oxford and other cities next month. This Festival of Cuban cinema will look at the achievements and challenges of Cuban people through the lenses of their filmmakers since ... read more
Latin America Resists: reports and speeches from Adelante:Latin America Conference 2025
Campaign News | Thursday, 13 February 2025
The 20th Latin America conference took place under the shadow of a new Trump administration which had recently deported thousands of people to Mexico, Guatemala and Colombia, imposed trade tariffs on Mexico and renewed threats against Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. Hundreds packed in to Hamilton House on 8 February to hear ... read more
