Havana, September 12 (RHC)-- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlighted the rights and protection offered by the new Family Code to the elderly within the family environment.

 The President said on Twitter that the legislation has among its priorities the elderly, "not from weakness or compassion, but as the protagonist of their destiny, the transmitter of values, customs, and principles; bearer of new energies and protagonist of the family environment," he stressed.

In another tweet, he expressed that the new Code offers a broad, diverse and universal look at citizens, whatever their age, sex, gender, sexual or gender orientation, disability situation, or a possible situation of vulnerability. "That is why on September 25, it is needed a positive vote.

The new Code of Families proposes the right of older adults to harmonious and close communication in family settings and to their self-determination, independence, and equal opportunities.

It also rules out all manifestations of discrimination and violence to which the elderly may be subjected within family dynamics.

The final version of the new Family Code will be submitted to a popular referendum on September 25 for the Cuban people, and on the 18th of the same month for nationals residing abroad for official reasons, under the ethical principles present in the electoral system.