What

For one day, this May 20, the world will stand in solidarity with the legitimate aspirations and hopes of the Cuban people for freedom and democracy.

Why

May 20th marks the 108th anniversary of Cuba’s independence from Spain. Yet the struggle to realize the full blessings of independence in a modern world so fiercely desired by the Cuban people remains incomplete. Individual rights and liberties, the touchstones of a modern democratic society, are callously denied by a communist dictatorship that has ruled the island with absolute power for more than 50 years. Rights of speech, travel, association, and access to information as well basic economic freedoms are withheld in ways inconsistent with universal values and fundamental human rights. For this reason May 20 th, Cuba Solidarity Day, remains closely associated around the world with the legitimate aspirations and hopes of all the Cuban people, especially those who form part of a robust and growing civil society movement who most courageously resist cruel and arbitrary demands for obedience and silence.

Take action

1. Organize an event (panel discussion, march, vigil, etc.) ACTION
2. Target local and international media through opinion pieces
3. Join Global Cuba Solidarity Movement on Facebook
4. Upload events and learn more on www.solidaridadcuba.org/eng/

Background

In an unprecedented demonstration of solidarity, last year thousands expressed their commitment to freedom and democracy by standing in support of Cuba’s political prisoners. Over a hundred events in dozens of countries in every continent marked this day, launching a first-of-its-kind Global Cuba Solidarity Movement. Concerts, public demonstrations, marches and vigils took place, coordinated largely on-line through www.solidaridadcuba.org/eng.Within Cuba, during the entire month of May, peaceful democratic opposition leaders clamored for democratic change through non-cooperation by wearing white bracelets emblazoned with “CAMBIO” and promoting the “Yo No Copero” campaign and speaking out against the violation of human rights. Once again, this year thier courageous leadership inspires friends of justice and democracy to take action.

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