Mr. Speaker, on November 21, the third committee of the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Canadian-led resolution on the human rights situation in Iran. This is an important achievement in defence of universal human rights.
The adoption of this resolution sends a clear signal that the international community is concerned for the human rights of the Iranian people. It sends a message of hope to the victims of human rights violations and to the courageous Iranian human rights defenders who seek to effect positive change in their country.
The resolution also calls on the Government of Iran to respect fully its human rights obligations, in law and in practice.
The resolution was co-sponsored by 42 other member states, along with Canada, and was supported by 70 states in the successful vote.
Canada will continue working with other concerned nations to ensure that the resolution is adopted by the General Assembly at its plenary in December.