Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Thank you very much.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  I would just agree with what Fatemeh said.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  That's a very difficult question to answer. I think we are having a positive impact on the margins. We cannot operate inside the country, so we are working with individuals outside the country and using technology to engage citizens over the Internet. Given the security concerns

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Thank you very much for that question. I think civil society is prepared and ready to stand up for free and fair elections. As you know, it's very dangerous to be an activist in the country, but I think through the use of technology there are a number of things that can be done,

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. It's an honour to be here. I have very brief remarks. I represent the National Democratic Institute for international affairs based in Washington, D.C. We support democracy in governance around the world, and are currently working in over 65 cou