Afghan Students Initiative Launched

Hosts Inaugural Meeting at the Carr Center

October 23, 2009

The Afghan Students Initiative (ASI) hosted its inaugural meeting at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy on Friday, October 23. The newly formed group, which is the first of its kind in the Boston area, aims to provide a space for local Afghan students to meet one another and discuss issues of importance to their native country. The first meeting featured introductions, discussion and debate, as well as long-term planning. Students representing Boston University, Harvard, and Tufts were in attendance.

ASI was organized in collaboration with fellows and staff from the Carr Center's new State Building and Human Rights in Afghanistan and Pakistan program, who are interested in benefiting from the students' experiences and insights on Afghanistan. The group's first meeting was attended by Carr Center fellows Paul Fishstein, Michael Semple, and Jasteena Dhillon, each of whom spoke about their research in the region and engaged in discussion with students.

The next ASI meeting will take place on Friday, November 6 at the Carr Center.

Students hear from Carr Center fellow Michael Semple.	ASI members engage in discussion and debate