gender

Cuba’s parliamentary agenda makes progress in gender policies

Published on: December 19, 2021
14:24

Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The National Program for the Advancement of Women promotes the adoption of decisions for gender equality in Cuba, legislators of Cuba's National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) agreed on Sunday.

Cuba faces challenge of more inclusive family code

Published on: September 28, 2021
00:15

Havana, Sep 28 (Prensa Latina) The draft of the Cuban Family Code presents a regulation turning out to be original within the Latin American region, with the challenge of promoting a more inclusive society, according to researcher Ana Maria Alvarez-Tabio.

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.

Parliamentarians highlight gender parity achieved by Cuba

Published on: September 8, 2021
15:08

Vienna, Sep 8 (Prensa Latina) The vice president of the National Assembly of People's Power (parliament) of Cuba, Ana Maria Mari, on Wednesday highlighted the gender parity achieved in her country, at the last session of the Fifth meeting of Parliament leaders.

Venezuela guarantees gender parity in electoral process

Published on: July 29, 2021
16:11

Caracas, Jul 29 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's chief rector of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Tania D'Amelio, on Thursday ratified the guarantees to ensure the full participation of women in the regional and municipal elections of upcoming November 21.

Cuba makes progress against gender violence with new strategy

Published on: July 3, 2021
15:03

Havana, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) The latest session of the Cuban Council of Ministers approved a strategy to prevent and take care of gender violence, as a new protection mechanism, the Presidency's website informed on Saturday.

Cuba prioritizes innovation and gender equity in scientific sector

Published on: June 18, 2021
12:32

Havana, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez assured on Friday that Cuba prioritizes innovation, and the development of medicines and vaccines to fight Covid-19, as it leads the list of countries with gender equality among researchers.

Chilean court ratifies members of Constituent Convention

Published on: June 16, 2021
13:22

Santiago, Chile, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The Election Qualifying Court(TRICEL) ratified all 155 members of the Constitutional Convention elected in the May 15-16 election in Chile, that institution reported on Wednesday.

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