I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 54 of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of June 23, 2022. Members are attending in person in the room as well as remotely through the Zoom application.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the members and the witnesses.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before you speak. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike. Please mute yourself when you are not speaking.
Interpretation for those on Zoom is at the bottom of your screen. You have a choice of floor, English or French. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.
As a reminder, all comments should be addressed through the chair.
In accordance with our routine motion, I have been informed by the clerk that all witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, June 20, 2022, the committee resumes its study of the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women globally.
It's a great pleasure to have with us today two witnesses for the first panel.
From Equality Fund, we have Ms. Beth Woroniuk, who is the vice-president of policy. We also have Ms. Lesia Vasylenko joining us, a member of parliament in Ukraine.
You will each be provided five minutes for your opening remarks, after which there will be questions from the members. I will signal you when you have only 30 seconds remaining as an indicator to please wrap up your comments. This applies not only to your opening remarks but also to when members are asking you questions. Please try to look at me every once in a while so that I can let you know how much time you have remaining.
On that note, we are very grateful that Ms. Woroniuk is here in person.
You will start off with five minutes. The floor is yours.