Declaration by Consenso Cubano regarding the present humanitarian emergency in Cuba
In
relation to the disaster caused by Hurricane Gustav and the
possibility this situation can get even worse during the present
season, Consenso Cubano declares the following:
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Consistent
with the foundational Pillars of Consenso Cubano, we consider
ourselves called upon to extend unconditional and generous
solidarity to our sisters and brothers on the island, guided
exclusively by a humanist and humanitarian spirit.
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We
call on Caritas, and other institutions that enjoy credibility
before all parties, to assume the leadership in these works. We also
call upon the rest to offer their support in obtaining the donations
and to facilitate the deliveries and distribution. No
one should attempt to politicize the aid.
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Inspired
by our Humanitarian Agenda for the Cuban Family, we identify
ourselves with and wholly support the initiatives soliciting the
President of the United States to lift, at least temporarily, all
U.S. restrictions that could impede these humanitarian efforts and
create difficulties for affected families to communicate and support
one another.
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We
solicit the Cuban Government to lift, at least temporarily, all
restrictions in place that could hinder or impede these humanitarian
efforts and impose difficulties for affected families to communicate
and support one another. We also ask that, in the same manner, they
support the gestures of Caritas and other humanitarian organizations
without reserve, accepting their disinterested donations, taking any
other measures that further this solidarity among Cubans.
With
the highest spirit of national unity, we exhort all sectors of the
Cuban Diaspora to further these humanitarian gestures. We ask all
Cubans, everywhere, along with all peoples of the world, to do the
same.
September
2008
Miami, FL. United States
www.consensocubano.org
