Family and friends have said that the life of an Afghan international student studying in Iran is “in danger” as she is allegedly sick and has been missing for almost a month.

A record number of students and academics requested assistance after being targeted for their work or affected by conflict during the 2021/22 academic year, according to Scholars at Risk. 

The UK government has reopened its Chevening scholarship scheme to Afghan nationals, but only students living outside of Afghanistan are eligible to apply. 

Qatar Afghan Scholarship Project supporting displaced Afghan students will welcome its first cohort to over 40 US institutions for academic year 2022/23.

Chevening alumni have described the decision to exclude Afghans from the UK scholarship as “devastating” and are calling on the government to reopen applications.  

A pathway has been created with up to 1500 places available in the first year as part of the ​​Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme. 

Educators and governments around the world need to do more to support Afghan girls to access education, a Kabul-based education nonprofit has pleaded.

It is painful and risky to speak to people desperate for us to fulfil our promises while fearing they have been forgotten