UNESCO

Cuba recognizes at UNESCO G-77’s commitment to cultural diversity

Published on: June 6, 2023
13:37

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Paris, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Ambassador to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Yahima Esquivel, presented on Tuesday the commitment by the Group of 77 (G-77) plus China, a bloc her country presides over this year to respect cultural diversity.

Cuba denounces at UNESCO siege against artists and intellectuals

Published on: June 6, 2023
11:03

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Paris, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Ambassador to UNESCO, Yahima Esquivel, denounced at a forum on cultural diversity on Tuesday the harassment, aggression, and campaigns against Cuban artists and intellectuals, which she described as unacceptable.

Cuba supports Unesco process about education for peace

Published on: May 30, 2023
12:41

By: Javier Arana Villasusa

Paris, May 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban expert Margarita Mc Pherson spoke on Tuesday at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in the process to update the 1974 Recommendation, which seeks to strengthen education as a promoter of peace, cooperation and human rights.

A gift of Rumba at the National Theater of Cuba

Published on: May 29, 2023
10:48

By: Javier Arana Villasusa

Havana, May 29 (Prensa Latina) The cultural site La Papeleta says that the title of the show that will be presented next Saturday and Sunday at the Covarrubias hall of the National Theater, in this capital is "Los fieles amantes de La Rumba".

UNESCO names 18 global geoparks, two in Brazil

Published on: May 24, 2023
15:53

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Paris, May 24 (Prensa Latina) UNESCO's Executive Council on Wednesday agreed, after concluding its 216th session, to name 18 new global geoparks, including the Caçapava and Quarta Colônia geoparks in Brazil.

Cuban elements inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of World Register

Published on: May 18, 2023
14:31

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Paris, May 18 (Prensa Latina) UNESCO added Thursday the Cuban Film Poster Collection and the Chapter Acts of the Havana City Hall to the International Register "Memory of the World" due to their cultural heritage value.

Cuba calls on UNESCO not to ignore today’s pressing challenges

Published on: May 16, 2023
13:27

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Paris, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Through the voice of its ambassador to UNESCO, Yahima Esquivel, Cuba said on Tuesday that attention and the search for answers to pressing problems for humanity such as illiteracy, poverty and inequalities should not be neglected.

UNESCO acknowledges Cuba’s initiatives at the head of the G-77

Published on: May 16, 2023
12:29

By: Oraily Madruga Rios

Paris, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian Ambassador to UNESCO Mounir Anastas on Tuesday acknowledged Cuba's work as pro tempore president of the Group of 77 plus China and the outcomes of the ministers’ meetings hosted by the country.

Cuba denounces before Unesco the U.S. blockade and demands its end

Published on: May 16, 2023
10:54

By: Alina Ramos Martin

Paris, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's ambassador to Unesco, Yahima Esquivel, during the debates of the organization's 216th Executive Council, denounced the U.S. economic, commercial and financial blockade against the island and demanded its immediate lifting.

Cuba urges to make culture a Development Goal

Published on: May 4, 2023
14:29

By: Alina Ramos Martin

Havana, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Unesco's proposal to turn culture into an objective of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was one of the most heard demands at the Havana Convention Palace.

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