Sexism and racism get official recognition in Cuba. Vanessa Baird explores an issue that's long been kept silent.
President Raúl Castro has described as ‘shameful’ the lack of women and Afro-Cubans in the political leadership.
‘It’s really embarrassing that we have not solved this problem in more than half a century,’ he told the sixth Congress of the Communist Party in 2011.
The New Internationalist is an independent bi-monthly not-for-profit magazine that reports on action for global justice. We believe in putting people before profit, in climate justice, tax justice, equality, social responsibility and human rights for all.
New Internationalist acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We acknowledge that these lands were stolen and sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to Elders both past and present.
© Copyright New Internationalist 1973-2026. Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under Creative Commons.
Except where otherwise noted, images on this site are © the attributed photographer/illustrator or representative agency.