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Minutes of Proceedings

Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (SDIR)
44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 37
Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 11:04 a.m. to 1:04 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Fayçal El-Khoury, Chair (Liberal)

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• Denis Trudel for Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc Québécois)
• Yvan Baker (Liberal)
Library of Parliament
• Laura Carter, Analyst
• Brendan Naef, Analyst
Committee Business
The subcommittee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to subcommittee business.

On motion of Garnett Genuis, it was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $20,750, for the study of unlawful transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia, be adopted.

Unlawful Transfer of Ukrainian Children to Russia
International Center for Ukrainian Victory
• Olga Aivazovska, Board Member
• Andrii Mikheiev, International Law Expert
Yale School of Public Health Humanitarian Research Lab
• Nathaniel Raymond, Executive Director
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the subcommittee on October 17, 2023, the subcommittee commenced its study of the unlawful transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.

The witnesses made statements and answered questions.

Current Human Rights Situation in Iran
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the subcommittee on Monday, February 7, 2022, the subcommittee resumed its study of the current human rights situation in Iran.

On motion of Anita Vandenbeld, it was agreed, — That the subcommittee report to the House that it unanimously condemns the arrest of Nasrin Sotoudeh and calls for her immediate and unconditional release.

ORDERED, — That the Chair present the report to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.

At 1:04 p.m., the subcommittee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Patrick Williams
Clerk of the subcommittee