Cuba’s National Assembly approved a new Families Code that would allow gay marriage as well as greater rights for women and protection for children, the elderly, and other groups. It’s set to go before Cuban voters for final approval on Sunday, September 25. What can we learn both from the new code itself, and the citizen decision and consultation process that went into the law’s development?

Join us with your chapter contingent on September 21 at 8:30pm EDT to read about these changes and learn both from the new code itself, as well as the citizen decision and consultation process that went into the law’s development.

Readings

Suggested

• Cubans to vote on law recognizing families, regardless of sex or gender identity | People's World

• The Family Code and citizen decision | OnCubaNews English

• Redefining the Family in a Revolutionary Manner in Cuba - Community Alliance

Optional

• Cuba’s Families Code (Spanish only – no English translation exists)

• Cuba's New Constitution, Explained

• Cubans Approve a Constitution, but Opponents Speak Out - The New York Times