UN chief praises Cuba's efforts in promoting women rights, social development

[Judi Lynn]

UN chief praises Cuba's efforts in promoting women rights, social development

Jan 28,2014

HAVANA, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Cuba has made remarkable efforts in promoting social development and gender equality in the Caribbean nation, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said here Monday.

Ban arrived in Havana earlier in the day to attend the Second Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, or CELAC for its initials in Spanish, as a special guest and to meet with Cuban authorities and representatives of civil societies.

During a meeting at the National Center for Sex Education (Cenesex), the secretary-general praised the Cuban government's support for "Unite", a UN-backed campaign aimed at ending violence against women. He also lauded the support given by civil societies in defense of women's rights.

Ban said he was touched and inspired by each action and initiative carried out in Cuba, noting that eradicating violence against women is not a dream but a possibility.

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[flamingdem]

1. This will not be published in the US media

so thanks for posting it Judy, that's an honor for Cuba in an area where they excel.

[bemildred]

2. But what about the rich? This is sooooo unfair to the rich! Who will look out for them?

Where will they get enough money if it's all given to the poor?

[roody]

3. Reproductive freedom and good

education is key to lifting up women.