Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to all of the witnesses for sharing their stories.
I find these stories harrowing. Your sharing this testimony with us is so important. We will do our job, hear your testimony and take those recommendations to the House of Commons and to all parliamentarians.
I'm going to ask a series of questions just to ensure that we do get on the record all of the things that we need to hear from you in your testimony.
I'd like to start with you, Ms. Palabay.
You mentioned that you and other women human rights defenders are among those being arrested, raped, getting death threats or killed. Thirteen human rights workers from your organization have been assassinated. Can you speak briefly about your experience?