第44回普遍的・定期的レビュー（UPR）作業部会対キューバ審査　本清耕造大使ステートメント（2023年11月15日）

 
(Delivered in Spanish)

Thank you, Madame Vice President,
 
　Japan takes note of the efforts taken by Cuba since the previous review cycle including the adoption of decrees and strategies related to women’s rights, and makes the following recommendations:
 

1. ratify the international human rights instruments to which Cuba is not yet a party, especially the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to strengthen protection of human rights; and
2. take all necessary steps to prevent violence against women and persons with disabilities including by raising awareness. 

Moreover, we express our concerns about the situation surrounding human rights defenders and journalists, especially those considered to be political opponents.
 
I thank you.