Dr Ritesh Shah Calls for Education Pathways for Displaced Gaza Scholars

In the Otago Daily Times article “A War on the Future,” Dr Ritesh Shah, CAPRS co-director and a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland, emphasizes the urgent need for New Zealand to create pathways for displaced scholars from Gaza to continue their education. He highlights the challenges faced by universities in adapting to students fleeing humanitarian crises and advocates for initiatives like Australia’s Refugee Student Settlement Pathway, which supports young refugees in pursuing education safely. Dr Shah stresses the importance of opening humanitarian corridors and visa pathways to preserve the expertise of students and scholars affected by conflict, ensuring their knowledge is not lost. Read more: https://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/magazine/war-future