Teresa Amarelle Boue, Secretary General of the Cuban Women’s Federation (FMC), referred to the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, approved by 189 countries 30 years ago, during her participation in the World Women’s Summit.
Amarelle emphasized that Cuba has reaffirmed, over the last three decades, equality as an essential pillar of women’s empowerment, despite the impact of coercive measures imposed by the United States government.
She also noted that women represent 56.7 percent of members of Parliament, 53 percent of the scientific workforce, and 80 percent of prosecutors and judges, placing the country as a global benchmark in gender equality.
Amarelle affirmed that the public policies implemented on the island have consolidated social achievements, under the principle of leaving no one behind, considering equity not only as a right but as an indispensable condition for sustainable development with social justice.
She took advantage of the context of this World Women’s Summit to reaffirm Cuba’s call to the international community for peace and against war campaigns that particularly affect women.
The Cuban leader also stressed the importance of China’s leadership and the global initiatives promoted by President Xi Jinping in defense of the principles of international law and cooperation among nations.
Some 800 guests from 110 countries, regions, and international organizations are participating in this two-day event in Beijing.
