Scott Reid at the Subcommittee on International Human Rights

On March 24th, 2011. See this statement in context.

March 24th, 2011 / 1:05 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Scott Reid

Good afternoon.

This is the Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. Today we are holding our 52^nd meeting.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are looking into sexual assault on women and children during peacekeeping operations in fragile states and in situations of conflict.

We are fortunate to have with us today by video conference from New York, Margot Wallström, who is the special representative of the secretary-general of the United Nations on sexual violence in conflict.

Ms. Wallström, our normal practice is that you give your presentation and then we'll go to questions from the members. I would invite you to begin whenever you wish.

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