Welcome to meeting number five of the Subcommittee on International Human Rights.
Today, we will be starting our study of human rights in repressive states. In other words, we're examining the situation of human rights defenders, journalists and media organizations.
I will give a quick reminder to all those present in the room to please follow the recommendations from public health authorities, as well as the directives of the Board of Internal Economy, to remain healthy and safe. In other words, I'd like everyone present to maintain wearing their masks unless, of course, they are eating or speaking.
I'd like to welcome our first panel of witnesses. We are very pleased to have with us today Ms. Farida Deif, the Canada director of Human Rights Watch. From the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, we're very pleased to have Mr. Yonah Diamond, who is legal counsel at the centre.
Each of you will have five minutes for an opening statement. I'll begin with Ms. Deif, of Human Rights Watch.
We will now commence with your opening statement.