Good evening everyone. Welcome to meeting seven of the Subcommittee on International Human Rights.
Today we will be starting our study of human rights in Ukraine and Russia. As well, we'll be hearing from the World Food Programme.
As a quick reminder to all those present in the room, please follow the recommendations from public health authorities as well as the directives of the Board of Internal Economy to remain healthy and safe.
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I would like to welcome our first witness, who is joining us from Washington D.C. and has kindly agreed to take time out his busy schedule. From the World Food Programme, we have Mr. David Beasley, the executive director.
Mr. Beasley, thank you once again for taking time to join us today for our committee proceedings. I'll turn it over to you, sir. You have five minutes for your opening remarks. After that there will be questions from the members.
The floor is yours, Mr. Beasley.