At the Washington Congress, hundreds of delegates have been taking part in the opening plenary sessions.

Rob Buitenweg and Roy Brown were the speakers at the first session, on human rights. The second session, on human rights in real world situations, heard presentations from Keith Porteous Wood and Ana Lita.

The first afternoon session, on freedom of expression, has just started and Maryam Namazie is at the podium. Matt Cherry is next to speak.