The EU-Cuba Network for Democracy is an initiative of Arte-Magna International-ASBL, BelgoCuba : Cubains Libres de Belgique and other partner associations. Arte-Magna International-ASBL was established in 2017 in Brussels, Belgium.
Through our different actions (petition, protests, openings, installations, performances, workshops, exhibitions, conferences etc.) in Belgium and abroad our NGO wishes to inspire everyone with an interest in the advancement of democracy and the liberation of Cuba to join us (citizens, Political groups & parties, cultural centers, museums, galleries, festivals, universities, schools, embassies, other NGOs, and ASBLs etc.)
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Arte-Magna International (AMI) - ASBL : EU Parliament Transparency Registry N° 172769940356-51
Our Values
Integrity
Transparency & Accountability
Integrity
Acting with strong ethics is a priority for everyone representing our organization.
Teamwork
Transparency & Accountability
Integrity
When people work together, they can create something greater than themselves as individuals.
Transparency & Accountability
Transparency & Accountability
Transparency & Accountability
Accepting responsibility for your actions (and inactions) is the ultimate way to build trust internally and externally.
Diversity and Inclusion
Transparency & Accountability
Transparency & Accountability
We are committed to bringing different experiences and a range of backgrounds into a shared environment where everyone has equal opportunity.
Our 4 Pillars for EU-Cuba Network Development
TRUST
EU CITIZEN INTEGRATION
PARTNERSHIPS
Our work can only be strengthen and develop to its full potential if we create a relationship of trust between our netwrok and the citizen at large. Therefore, we value strong working relations based on mutual trust, transparency and respect.
PARTNERSHIPS
EU CITIZEN INTEGRATION
PARTNERSHIPS
By creating strong EU partnerships and working on a common agenda, the Cuban diaspora can be stronger. Aside from our national realities, we believe in the European project and wish to be a part of it.
DIPLOMACY
EU CITIZEN INTEGRATION
EU CITIZEN INTEGRATION
Our will to create realiable and trustworthy channels of communication between the Cuban diaspora and EU Institutions is a pillar of our development. We want our voices to count in EU-Cuba affaires.
EU CITIZEN INTEGRATION
EU CITIZEN INTEGRATION
EU CITIZEN INTEGRATION
Sucessful EU Citizen integration can only be done with institutional engagement and regular citizen consultations. We welcome any collaboration from International institutions and NGOs.
- HighLights and Milestones -
EU-Cuba Citizen Ambassador Network
In November 2022 we have launched a new training program for Cuban democrtaic leaders to learn the art of diplomacy and peacemaking negotiations. Our citizen ambassadors are emerging democracy leaders and advocated of a peaceful, orderly and timely democratic transition in Cuba.
Get to know our EU-Cuba Democracy Ambassadors
Archives Access - Ministry of Foreign Affaires of Belgium
APRIL 2022 - Formation of the International Network of Free Cubans
Archives Access - Ministry of Foreign Affaires of Belgium
Since July 2022 our director, Léo Juvier-Hendrickx has been granted access to the archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affaires of Belgium. We are researching to understand the implications and the ways that Europe has and continues to enable to Cuban Communist dictatorship.
Brussels Declaration - Adopted in June 15, 2022
APRIL 2022 - Formation of the International Network of Free Cubans
Archives Access - Ministry of Foreign Affaires of Belgium
The "Declaration of Brussels for the foundation of the New Republic of Cuba", results and conclusions of the work carried out at the first Summit of Free Cubans in Europe held on May 19-22, 2022 in the city of Brussels, Belgium, and Inspired by Martí's thoughts reflected in the first number of the newspaper Patria on March 14, 1892, we pronounce the following declaration: Brussels Declaration
APRIL 2022 - Formation of the International Network of Free Cubans
APRIL 2022 - Formation of the International Network of Free Cubans
APRIL 2022 - Formation of the International Network of Free Cubans
Arte-Magna International and BelgoCuba : Cubains Libres de Belgique merge together to form the International Network of Free Cubans. During the month of April we will begin our campaign to integrate different organizations and members worldwide.
17 FEBRUARY 2022 - ENCOUNTER WITH MR. RACHID MADRANE
19 January 2022 - PETITION IN FAVOR OF CUBAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS
APRIL 2022 - Formation of the International Network of Free Cubans
Léo Juvier-Hendrickx and Rachid Madrane, President of the Brussels Region Parliament sustained a meeting to discuss the castrist interference on cultural and political affairs. We denounced the persecution of Human Rights activist in Belgium by the Embassy of Cuba in Belgium.
19 January 2022 - PETITION IN FAVOR OF CUBAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS
19 January 2022 - PETITION IN FAVOR OF CUBAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS
19 January 2022 - PETITION IN FAVOR OF CUBAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS
On January 19th, the petition calling for actions in favor of the liberty and the respect for Human Rights in Cuba is announced on plenary session of the Parliament of Wallonia
24 December 2022 - CALL FOR THE 1st FREE CUBANS SUMMIT IN EUROPE
19 January 2022 - PETITION IN FAVOR OF CUBAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS
19 January 2022 - PETITION IN FAVOR OF CUBAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS
The organizing team of the first Summit of Free Cubans in Europe, to be held in Brussels on May 19-22, invites all associations and platforms of free Cubans in the world to present projects and ideas in favor of freedom from Cuba.
26 AUGUST - ENCOUNTER WITH MR. PEDRO FUENTES-CID
12 AUGUST - MEETING AT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF BELGIUM
12 AUGUST - MEETING AT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF BELGIUM
The renowned Cuban political prisoner and exile Pedro Fuentes-Cid, together with Rafael Pizano and Vaclav Maly exchanged ideas and projects with Léo Juvier-Hendrickx and Maria Antonia Sabater about how to achieve a successful collaboration between the exile communities on both sides of the Atlantic in order to achieve our common goal of a Free Cuba.
12 AUGUST - MEETING AT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF BELGIUM
12 AUGUST - MEETING AT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF BELGIUM
12 AUGUST - MEETING AT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF BELGIUM
Our director, Léo Juvier-Hendrickx was invited to meet the cabinet of the minister of foreign affairs, Mrs. Sophie Wilmès to speak about the dire situation of the Cuban people. Please read our letter to the minister below
BELGOCUBA IN FRANKFURT - JULY 17
12 AUGUST - MEETING AT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF BELGIUM
11 JULY - MASSIVE PROTESTS IN CUBA AND AROUND THE WORLD
We joined our brothers and sisters protesting in the German city of Frankfurt to demand an end to the repression and a system change ! The Cuban people have decided to finish once and for all with the dictatorial regime in power since 1959 !
11 JULY - MASSIVE PROTESTS IN CUBA AND AROUND THE WORLD
11 JULY - MASSIVE PROTESTS IN CUBA AND AROUND THE WORLD
11 JULY - MASSIVE PROTESTS IN CUBA AND AROUND THE WORLD
Historic protest break out in Cuba demanding for FREEDOM. This spontaneous protest were countered by Cuban repressive forces. However, the flame of liberty was rekindled !
INVITATION TO BRUSSELS PARLIAMENT - JUNE 2021
11 JULY - MASSIVE PROTESTS IN CUBA AND AROUND THE WORLD
INVITATION TO BRUSSELS PARLIAMENT - JUNE 2021
Our director Léo Juvier-Hendrickx, and Aurora Noa, Secretary of BelgoCuba were received at the Brussels Parliament to speak about the Human Rights situations in Cuba and efforts of democratization.
BegoCuba in Paris - June 14, 2021
11 JULY - MASSIVE PROTESTS IN CUBA AND AROUND THE WORLD
INVITATION TO BRUSSELS PARLIAMENT - JUNE 2021
BelgoCuba, along with members of Movimiento Cristiano Liberacion, y Movimiento Republicano Libertario Martiano walked the streets of Paris to raise awareness on the situation of Yandier Garcia Labrada, political prisoner who is held incomunicado and without a due process.
20 OF MAY, 2021 - CUBAN INDEPENDENCE DAY IN BRUSSELS
Brussel Press Club : Zoé Valdés conference - May 19, 2021
Brussel Press Club : Zoé Valdés conference - May 19, 2021
Cuban Independence Day was celebrated for the first time in Brussels in 2021. Other communities joined the Cubans on their day, namely Venezuela, Iran, Nicaragua, Ouyghurs, Ecuadorians, Spaniards, Polish, Ukranians, and Tibetans.
Brussel Press Club : Zoé Valdés conference - May 19, 2021
Brussel Press Club : Zoé Valdés conference - May 19, 2021
Brussel Press Club : Zoé Valdés conference - May 19, 2021
We welcome world renowned cuban and dissident writer, Zoé Valdés which presented her latest book "Un Amour Grec", based on her experiences of the Cuban experience.
Free Yandier Garcia LAbrada Campaign - April 2021
Brussel Press Club : Zoé Valdés conference - May 19, 2021
Petition to the Chamber of Representative of the Kingdom of Belgium - March 24, 2021
We joined the "Free Yandier Garcia Labrada" with other members of the Movimiento Cristiano Liberación. Yandier Garcia Labrada is a prisoner of conscience and we are demanding its liberation, as well as all the other political prisoners.
Petition to the Chamber of Representative of the Kingdom of Belgium - March 24, 2021
Petition to the Chamber of Representative of the Kingdom of Belgium - March 24, 2021
Petition to the Chamber of Representative of the Kingdom of Belgium - March 24, 2021
On March 24, our association sent a petition to the president of the Chamber of Representative of the Kingdom of Belgium, Ms. Elianne Tilleux. We demand the Belgium makes a public statement condemning the Cuban dictatorship !
Cubans in Slovakia join the Euro-Cuban Alliance for Democracy (ECAD)
Petition to the Chamber of Representative of the Kingdom of Belgium - March 24, 2021
Cubans in Slovakia join the Euro-Cuban Alliance for Democracy (ECAD)
On March 10, 2021 the association of Cubans in the World for Democracy and Freedom (CMDL) headquartered in Slovakia joined the Euro-Cuban Alliance for Democracy.
Founding of the Euro-Cuban Alliance for Democracy - February 2021
Petition to the Chamber of Representative of the Kingdom of Belgium - March 24, 2021
Cubans in Slovakia join the Euro-Cuban Alliance for Democracy (ECAD)
On February 13, 2021 BelgoCuba in Belgium and the Mesa de Unidad Cubana in Madrid sign the manifesto for the foundation of the Euro-Cuban Alliance for Democracy with the aim of uniting forces against the totalitarian regime in power since 1959 in Cuba.
Tribute to José Martí - January 28, 2021
Brussels Proclamations: 10 December, 2020
Brussels Proclamations: 10 December, 2020
On January 28, 2021, Free Cubans of Belgium pay tribute to our Apostle. Brief, simple act where we did historical justice by reading "forbidden and hidden" phrases for decades to our people. The Master was neither a Socialist nor a Communist, Martí cries tears of blood before the outraged country.
Brussels Proclamations: 10 December, 2020
Brussels Proclamations: 10 December, 2020
Brussels Proclamations: 10 December, 2020
On International Human Rights Day, BelgoCuba meet at the Place de Luxembourg to demand a system change, dignity and respect for the basic human rights of the Cuban people !
We demand that the European Union must recognize Cuba as a dictatorship and to STOP the cooperation agreement, which only helps to perpetuate the regime in power.
Free Silverio Campaign - October 2020
Brussels Proclamations: 10 December, 2020
#JUSTICE4ARIEL : INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN IN FAVOR OF ARIEL RUIZ URQUIOLA - June 2020
We took our message for the liberation of Silverio Portal Contreras to the most emblematic sites of the city of Brussels. Portal Contreras is a Cuban dissident and prisoner of conscious. Silverio has been freed since late 2020.
#JUSTICE4ARIEL : INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN IN FAVOR OF ARIEL RUIZ URQUIOLA - June 2020
#JUSTICE4ARIEL : INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN IN FAVOR OF ARIEL RUIZ URQUIOLA - June 2020
#JUSTICE4ARIEL : INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN IN FAVOR OF ARIEL RUIZ URQUIOLA - June 2020
Arte-Magna International launched #Justice4Ariel on June 27, 2020. The campaign gathered more than 17,000 signatures in favor of Ariel Ruiz Urquiola who gas given a chance to speak at the Human Rights Council thanks to denounce the Cuban dictatorship.
Ola Cuba: Lille 3000 Exhibition - APRIL 2018
#JUSTICE4ARIEL : INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN IN FAVOR OF ARIEL RUIZ URQUIOLA - June 2020
Ola Cuba: Lille 3000 Exhibition - APRIL 2018
Arte-Magna International participates in the exhibition Lill3000. The exhibition reflects the transcendent moments of the Cuban revolution through propaganda posters. Research project as part of an artist exchange between Belgium and Cuba
"Signals from Cuba"
#JUSTICE4ARIEL : INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN IN FAVOR OF ARIEL RUIZ URQUIOLA - June 2020
Ola Cuba: Lille 3000 Exhibition - APRIL 2018
International Women's Day - May 2017
Under the title "Signs of Cuba: feminine proposals", the exhibition went on a European tour in the European Parliament and visited various parts of Belgium and Paris in March.
