Thinking about supporting Cuba’s quest for democracy, economic freedoms, and human rights? Well, you can do so on May 21st – the official Cuba Solidarity Day! Visit the website for examples of programs you can conduct in support of Cuba’s democracy on this day. Even more details are available in this factsheet.
Countries and civil society groups worldwide have an opportunity to join Cuban democracy leaders and non-governmental organizations in commemorating May 21 as of a “Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People”. Democracy leaders and non-governmental organizations plan to demonstrate their support for human rights on the island during mid-May when Cubans across the island traditionally commemorate Cuban patriots who have suffered at the hands of the regime for the cause of freedom and human rights, including the anniversary of the death of Pedro Luis Boitel, a poet-activist who died on May 25, 1972 at age 39 while on a
hunger strike in Cuba’s “Castle of the Prince” prison. The people of Cuba need to know that they have worldwide solidarity and support for their efforts to achieve genuine political and economic freedom in Cuba.
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Published Date: May 13, 2008