Organizations from the Cuban civil society analyze today in this capital the compliance in the island with the Millennium Goals, set by United Nations by 2015.

The forum, which gathers a dozen of organizations, also include discussions on Cuba's challenges in social development, and scenarios after the date set by the United Nations, to achieve progresses on the planet in health, education, gender equality, and fighting poverty.

Promoted by the Cuban Association of the United Nations, the event includes the participation of the Cuban Workers Federation, the local chapter of the Network in Defense of Humanity, the Cuban Council of Churches, and the affiliate of the International Physicians Prevention of Nuclear War.

The Oscar Arnulfo Romero Group for Reflection and Dialogue, The Caribbean Medical Association, the Cuban Movement for Peace, the Organization of Solidarity with the Peoples of Asia, Africa and Latin America, the National Association of Cuban Lawyers, and the Association of Cuban Journalists, were convened to participate in this event.

According to the program, the consultation will begin with a presentation on the compliance with the Millennium Goals in Cuba, followed by the work in six panels.

These working groups will analyze issues such as the the eradication of poverty and hunger, population dynamics, education, health, and environmental sustainability, among others.

The forum is expected to conclude today afternoon, with the presentation of the conclusions and recommendations by the panels.

Last month, Deputy Foreign Minister Abelardo Moreno said Cuba already complied with a great part of the human development goals, set for 2015 by the United Nations, despite the complex scenario the U.S. blockade on the island represents.

The document states that Cuba already defeated the scourges of extreme poverty and hunger, achieved universal primary education, promotes gender equality, has a low infant mortality, and provides care for people with HIV/AIDS.