Some leading Canadian mining companies have united to support an initiative enabling 10 Afghan women scholars to pursue graduate studies in mining and geology at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
After completing their undergraduate degrees at universities in Kazakhstan in 2022, these women faced the expiration of their student visas and the prospect of returning to Afghanistan, now under Taliban rule.
Since taking control of Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban has enforced a strict interpretation of Islamic law, banning girls from attending school beyond grade six.
In Afghanistan, it is illegal for women to attend university and for women to travel alone. Attempting to pass through passport control checkpoints without a male guardian would have posed significant risks to these young women.
Mining ındustry helps out
David Awram, Senior Vice President, and Imola Gotz, VP of Mining & Engineering at Sandstorm Gold…
