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Tonight at 6.30pm: What we learnt from Cuba – leading the fight for global health equity
What can a small Caribbean island teach the world about health care and equity? Monday 22 June, 6.30-8pm Log in details and questions for speakers: Questions for speakers: If you would like to submit a question for the meeting please send it before 3pm this afternoon to campaigns@cuba-solidarity.org.ukJoin Zoom meeting link https://zoom.us/j/94918897086?pwd=bDlkVTNIVTFjaXhtcHhFSXdwejI0QT09 Meeting ID: 949…
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Cuba Solidarity Campaign calls for brave Cuban medical brigades to be awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The Cuba Solidarity Campaign is adding its name to the growing worldwide call for the Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded to the Cuban international medical brigades that are fighting the coronavirus pandemic in many countries across the world. Cuba has already sent over 2000 medics, to more than 20 countries to help in the…
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Cuba: an internationalist response to the COVID-19 global health crisis – online meeting
Join our live online discussion to hear Cuban health specialists talk about how the island is fighting coronavirus at home and abroad. Monday, 1 June 2020, 6:30pm Register here Guest speakers: Dr Jorge Delgado Bustillo: Director of Cuba’s Central Medical Collaboration Unit (UCCM), responsible for the international teams of Cuban medics volunteering in 59 countries…
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MPs send solidarity and appreciation to Cuba for humanitarian work during covid-19 pandemic
Grahame Morris MP, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Cuba in the British parliament sent a message of solidarity to the Cuban people and appreciation for the work of Cuban medical brigades during the coronavirus pandemic on 20 May. In a video message recorded for the Cuban parliament, he contrasts the international solidarity…
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Extraterritorial impact of the blockade is “contrary to international law” says UK Government
The British government reiterated its opposition to the US blockade of Cuba in a reply to a parliamentary question on 18 May. Wendy Morton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said that US counterparts were “aware of our opposition to the embargo” and that the British government was “working actively with the Cuban…
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In memory of Jude Woodward
On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Cuba Solidarity Campaign and all our members and affiliates in the UK, we would like to offer our deepest sympathy to Jude’s family, colleagues and friends. Jude was a wonderful friend to the people of Cuba. She was a long standing member of the Executive Committee of…
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Emergency appeal for Cuba raises over £20,000 in first few days
There has been an amazing response to the Cuba Solidarity Campaign’s Emergency COVID-19 Appeal for Cuba. Over £20,000 has been donated in the first few days of the appeal by over 500 donors. The money is being sent to Cuba to be used by the Ministry of Health as part of their efforts to combat…
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COVID-19 Emergency Appeal for Cuba
Cuba needs ventilators, testing kits and personal protective equipment now Please donate to our appeal here today The Cuba Solidarity Campaign has launched an emergency appeal to provide urgent medical aid to help Cuba during the coronavirus pandemic. Make a donation The United States blockade was already responsible for shortages in medical supplies, food, fuel…
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COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: parlamentarios británicos piden que se suspenda el bloqueo estadounidense durante la pandemia de coronavirus
Cincuenta y uno miembros británicos del parlamento han escrito a Dominic Raab, Secretario de Estado para Asuntos Exteriores y de la Mancomunidad, Primer Secretario y Primer Ministro en funciones para pedir que se suspenda temporalmente el bloqueo estadounidense de Cuba durante la pandemia de Covid-19. El diputado Grahame Morris, presidente del Grupo Parlamentario de todos…
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PRESS RELEASE: British MPs call for US blockade to be suspended during coronavirus pandemic
Fifty one British members of parliament have written to Dominic Raab, the UK Foreign Secretary and acting Prime Minister to call for the US blockade of Cuba to be temporarily suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic. Grahame Morris MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cuba, coordinated the letter which asks the British government to…