Who are the Friends of Cuban Libraries?
We are an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting intellectual freedom in Cuba, regardless of whatever government may be in office. Since the Friends of Cuban Libraries were founded in June, 1999, our members around the world have been especially concerned with defending a group of volunteers who are opening uncensored libraries throughout the island, with the goal of providing public access to reading materials reflecting all points of view. The innovative creation of independent libraries to challenge a system of censorship is a uniquely Cuban contribution to the worldwide human rights movement. As documented by respected organizations such as Amnesty International, the Cuban government is subjecting the independent librarians to a campaign of systematic persecution.
