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Cuba presents report to eliminate discrimination against women

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Geneva, Switzerland, Oct 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will present here today the 9th report to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

The Cuban delegation to the meeting is headed by Deputy Prime Minister Inés María Chapman.

The document reflects the progress made in the protection and promotion of all the rights of women and girls, as well as the tools needed to address the challenges identified, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

These advances are generally recognized on Cuba and are so provided for in the Cuban regulatory framework, starting with the Constitution of the Republic.

The presentation will be made by virtue of the international commitments undertaken and the political will of the Cuban government for the advancement of women.

Cuba will attend the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women with a delegation formed by representatives of organizations and institutions related to the issue.

Among the participants are members of the Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations in Geneva and international organizations based in Switzerland.

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