Statement By Chargé D’ Affaires Benjamin Ziff on Women’s History Month U.S. Embassy Havana March 2023 Women’s History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of women and girls in Cuba, the United States, and around the globe who have fought tirelessly and courageously for equality, justice, and opportunity. We salute …
Read More» Press Release Embassy of the United States of America, Havana, Cuba March 27, 2023 On March 23, Chargé d’Affaires Benjamin G. Ziff hosted the graduation ceremony for 42 participants from the 2021 and 2022 cohorts of the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program. The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) provides women entrepreneurs with the …
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Today marks one year since Russia’s brutal and unjustified full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. It also marks one year of incredible courage and sacrifice displayed by the Ukrainian people who, together with the United States and our allied democracies, have said “no” to Russia’s war of aggression, and “no” to dictatorship and despotism. The United …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Havana Press Release Havana, Cuba January 20, 2023 On January 19, the U.S. Embassy in Havana hosted a performance by the Cuban American Youth Orchestra (CAYO) at the residence of the Chargé d’Affaires. The program highlighted the strong cultural ties between the United States and Cuba, and featured a rousing performance, where both …
Read More» Ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps, Members of the press and independent civil society, Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends all, Good evening and welcome. It is a real honor and pleasure to have you all here in person! This is the first Independence Day celebration to be held at our Residence in three years. It …
Read More» June 27, 2019 Havana, Cuba Members of the diplomatic community, members of Cuba’s civil society, educators and entrepreneurs, I want to begin by thanking the U.S. Embassy Havana team – every one of you has contributed and added a personal touch to today’s celebration. American officers, our Marines, and our Cuban colleagues at the Embassy. …
Read More» Chargé’s remarks to women of the embassy for Women’s History Month 2019 Good afternoon everyone! I am so glad you could be with me today for this special gathering. Every March, the United States celebrates Women’s History Month. I would like to take advantage of this commemorative day to recognize all of the women who …
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