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Motion · S6M-14177 · 22 Aug 2024

Afghan Medical Students

Lodged by Christine Grahame Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the arrival of 19 female Afghan medical students in Scotland; understands that these students were banned from completing their studies by the authorities in Afghanistan and that they will now complete their studies in Scotland; further understands that this effort has been spearheaded by Scottish charity, the Linda Norgrove Foundation, which has been supporting the women and secured agreement with four Scottish universities, St Andrews, Glasgow, Dundee, and Aberdeen, for the students to continue their medical degrees, and that, in addition, the Scottish Government amended student funding legislation to ensure that the women are treated as home students and receive free tuition and cost of living support; believes that gender should never be a barrier to accessing education, and wishes all the women the warmest of welcomes to Scotland.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.