The Italian Art Society (IAS) has signed a letter that Scholars at Risk (SAR), in partnership with 115 higher education institutions, associations, networks, and over 2,600 professionals and students concerned about colleagues in Afghanistan, has sent to US government officials urging them to take immediate action to help save Afghanistan’s scholars, students, and civil society actors.

SAR is continuing to collect signatures to the letter and will keep sending the letter to US government officials with updated lists of signatories to continue to protect our colleagues in Afghanistan. If you are interested in adding your name to the list of signatures, complete this form.

To view the PDF version of the letter, click here.