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Director del Centro Nacional de Educación Sexual (CENESEX) y diputada de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba
Mariela Castro Espín is a Cuban politician and director of the National Center for Sex Education (CENESEX). She is a member of the Cuban Parliament and has been a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in Cuba. Castro has been a key figure in the Cuban government's efforts to promote gender equality and has worked to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals in Cuba. She has also been a vocal critic of US sanctions on Cuba and has advocated for greater international cooperation on issues related to human rights and social justice. Castro has received numerous awards for her work, including the 2015 International Gay and Lesbian Association (IGLA) Human Rights Award. She has also been recognized for her efforts to promote LGBTQ+ rights in Cuba by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA). Castro has written several books on topics related to LGBTQ+ rights and has been a frequent commentator on Cuban politics and society. She has also been a vocal advocate for the rights of women and girls in Cuba, and has worked to promote greater equality and opportunities for women in Cuban society. Castro has a strong online presence, with a large following on Twitter and Instagram. She has also been featured in several media outlets, including CNN, BBC, and NPR.
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