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02:20:13

In Committee from the House of Commons

Subcommittee on International Human Rights – December 8, 2025

CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.

01:48:58

In Committee from the House of Commons

Subcommittee on International Human Rights – December 1, 2025 (2 of 2)

CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.

01:25:23

In Committee from the House of Commons

Subcommittee on International Human Rights – December 1, 2025 (1 of 2)

CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.

01:44:57

In Committee from the House of Commons

Subcommittee on International Human Rights – October 8, 2024

CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.

01:20:50

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights – December 12, 2023

The committee meets to study international disability-inclusive education. Appearing as witnesses are several representatives from groups with interests in education and disability rights.

01:32:47

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - June 16, 2023

The committee meets to begin its study of the situation in Afghanistan for the Hazaras. The Hazaras are an ethnic minority group native to Afghanistan who have faced persecution by the Taliban. Appearing as witnesses are Ibrahim Mohebi and Shamim Ahmadi (Canadian Hazara Humanitarian Services), as well as Ali Karimi, Melissa Kerr Chiovenda and Mohd Rajabi as individuals.

00:33:46

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - June 9, 2023

The committee gathers to recognize champions of international human rights. Appearing as witnesses are Mariam Lamizana (Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices) and Oleksandra Matviichuk (Center for Civil Liberties).

01:24:36

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - April 28, 2023

The committee studies the state of human rights in Nigeria. Appearing as witnesses are Hulda Fahmi (Jubilee Campaign) and Angela Uzoma-Iwuchukwu (Lawyers Without Borders France).

01:30:44

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - April 21, 2023

The committee resumes its study of the Chinese government's residential boarding schools and preschools in the autonomous region of Tibet. Appearing as witnesses before the committee are Sherap Therchin (Canada Tibet Committee), Tenzin Thupten Rabgyal (Tashi Lhunpo Monastery), Tenzin Dorjee (Tibet Action Institute), Tenzin Choekyi (Tibet Watch) and Chemi Lhamo.

02:02:55

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - March 10, 2023

The committee continues its study of women's rights and freedoms globally and in Afghanistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia. Appearing as witnesses are Ketty Nivyabandi (Amnesty International Canada), Beatriz Gonzalez Manchón (Equality Fund), Lauren Ravon (Oxfam Canada), Léa Pelletier-Marcotte (Oxfam-Québec), Homa Hoodfar (Women Living Under Muslim Laws) and Kaveh Shahrooz.

02:08:08

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - February 10, 2023

The committee begins its study of the Chinese government's residential boarding schools and preschools in the Tibet autonomous region. Appearing as witnesses are Sophie Richardson (Human Rights Watch), Lhadon Tethong (Tibet Action Institute), Chemi Lhamo and Gyal Lo.

01:05:07

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - February 3, 2023

The committee members discuss the rights and freedoms of women in Afghanistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia. Appearing are Laila Gashem Rashid (Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan), Marie Malavoy and David Payne (Cercle des ex-parlementaires de l'Assemblée nationale du Québec) and Horia Mosadiq (Safety and Risk Mitigation Organization).

02:08:08

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - December 9, 2022

Members continue to delve into the possible solutions for the Haiti crisis and the role Canada can play. Appearing are Monique Clesca (Bureau de Suivi de l'Accord de Montana), Renata Segura, Diego Da Rin (International Crisis Group), Mark Brender (Partners In Health Canada) and Jean Kisomair Dure (Protestant Federation of Haiti).

02:02:37

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - November 25, 2022

The committee holds another session on the rights and freedom of women globally, with a special focus onthe situation of women in Afghanistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia. Jacqueline O'Neill (Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development), Farida Deif (Human Rights Watch Canada), Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini (International Civil Society Action Network), Meghan Doherty (Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights), and Julia Tétrault-Provencher (Lawyers without Borders Canada) appear as witnesses.

02:26:41

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - November 18, 2022

The committee continues its study on Haiti. Frédéric Boisrond (sociologist), Andréanne Martel (humanitarian program evaluation consultant and researcher) and Michèle Asselin (Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale) appear as witnesses.

01:35:15

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - November 4, 2022

Witnesses provide a brief overview of the situation in Haiti and give their recommendations. Appearing are Chalmers LaRose, Patrick Auguste (Université du Québec à Montréal), Chantale Ismé (Coalition haïtienne au Canada contre la dictature en Haïti) and Morgan Wienberg (Little Footprints Big Steps).

02:18:24

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - October 28, 2022

Committee members hear more about the situation in Tigray from representatives of the Coalition of Eritrean Canadian Communities and Organizations, Ethio-Canadian Network for Advocacy and Support and Security and Justice for Tigrayans Canada.

02:16:18

In Committee from the House of Commons

International Human Rights - October 21, 2022

The subcommittee resumed its study of current situation in Tigray with academics and human rights lawyers. Appearing are Goitom Gebreluel (Yale University), Hayelom Kebede Mekonen (University of Maryland), Ian Spears (University of Guelph) and Sarah Teich (United Tegaru Canada).

01:59:00

In Committee from the House of Commons

Briefing on Human Rights Abuses in Turkey, Colombia and Northern Syria

Subcommittee on International Human Rights: May 11, 2021: Representatives from several notable humanitarian organizations brief the committee on ongoing human rights abuses in Turkey, Colombia and Northern Syria. Appearing before the committee are Fionnuala Ní Aoláin (United Nations, Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner), Lindsay Gladding (World Vision Canada), Farida Deif and Juan Pappier (Human Rights Watch), Taryn Russell and Amilcar Kraudie (Save the Children Canada), Justin Mohammed (Amnesty International Canada) and Mario Gil Guzman (Carrefour d'animation et de participation à un monde ouvert).

01:55:50

In Committee from the House of Commons

Briefing on Human Rights Crises in Hong Kong and the Philippines

Subcommittee on International Human Rights: May 4, 2021: The committee hears from relevant witnesses about ongoing human rights abuses in Hong Kong and the Philippines. Witnesses testify against the Chinese government’s leadership and Canadian mining on ancestral lands in the Philippines. Appearing before the committee as witnesses on the situation in Hong Kong are Ai-Men Lau, Alliance Canada Hong Kong; Albert Wai Yip Chan, former Hong Kong legislative councilor; Sam Goodman, Hong Kong Watch and Joey Siu, Hong Kong Watch.