I call this meeting to order.
It's great to see everybody.
We're in meeting number 12 of the subcommittee on international human rights. Today we'll be looking at the human rights situation in Iran.
I just want to remind all those present in the room to follow the recommendations from public health authorities as well as the directives of the Board of Internal Economy to remain healthy and safe.
We're going to start off with our first round of panellists today.
Thank you to all of the witnesses for being here and for taking your time and preparing your testimony. This is just a small reminder to all witnesses that you have five minutes. I will give you a hand signal when there is one minute left. When we have 30 seconds, I'll just raise my hand. I'll have to ask you to conclude at the five-minute mark.
With us today we have Maral Karimi, a doctoral candidate here as an individual. From the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we have Kasra Aarabi, a senior analyst on Iran and Shia Islamist extremism. As an individual, we have Nikahang Kowsar, an environmental journalist and water issues analyst.
Without further ado, we're going to start off with Kasra Aarabi.
Please, the floor is yours for five minutes.