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Palestine denounces US defense of Israel in Human Rights Council

Published on: October 16, 2021
09:55

Ramallah, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Government condemned today the US decision to oppose any criticism against Israel in the UN Human Rights Council.

Colombian Communist Party calls to dismantle criminal structures

Published on: October 6, 2021
11:21

Bogota, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The Communist Party of Colombia on Wednesday called on the Ivan Duque administration to comply with the Peace Agreement and immediately and swiftly dismantle crimimal structures and paramilitary groups.

Abortion, guns top agenda for new Supreme Court term

Published on: October 5, 2021
07:45

Washington, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The Supreme Court is gearing up for a blockbuster term beginning Monday that is likely to produce the most important ruling on abortion in 30 years and a long-awaited decision on the issue of carrying guns outside the home.

Human rights institution condemns deacon’s murder in Haiti

Published on: September 27, 2021
07:25

Port-au-Prince, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) The state Office of Citizen Protection (OPC) on Monday described the murder of Church deacon Sylner Lafaille as repugnant and unimaginable, amid the wave of violence that shakes Port-au-Prince.

Cuba advocates solidarity to fight Covid-19 pandemic

Published on: September 20, 2021
13:33

Geneva, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's permanent representative at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Juan Antonio Quintanilla, called for solidarity and international cooperation on Monday to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cuba advocates respect for women’s rights

Published on: September 17, 2021
14:34

Geneva, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's permanent representative at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Juan Antonio Quintanilla, called on Friday for respect for the rights of women and girls in all countries and under any circumstance.

Cuba reiterates zero tolerance policy on modern slavery

Published on: September 17, 2021
14:24

Geneva, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Friday reiterated zero tolerance policy on modern forms of slavery, including human trafficking, and urged to strengthen actions to protect the victims of these crimes.

Cuba condemns in Geneva tightening of US blockade

Published on: September 16, 2021
13:12

Geneva, Sept 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's permanent representative at the United Nations here, Juan Antonio Quintanilla, on Thursday condemned the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on his country for nearly 60 years.

Sexual health, wellbeing and rights promoted on digital platforms

Published on: September 4, 2021
12:11

Havana, Sept 4 (Prensa Latina) Professionals and activists across the globe on Saturday are celebrating the World Sexual Health Day with an appeal to promote all people's wellbeing and rights, also in the digital space.

Women’s rights are a pending task in the United States

Published on: September 4, 2021
10:15

Washington, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) Texas law limiting the right to abortion is today a setback for the struggle of US women against sexism and discrimination prevailing in the country.

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