Iranian Students in Canada Request Support During Unrest in Iran

Carleton University student Maryam Mansouri faced a three-week ordeal in January, uncertain about her mother’s fate amid deadly protests in Iran, where internet access was cut off. Despite her mother being safe, Mansouri struggled financially as she couldn’t access funds to pay her tuition, which exceeded $20,000. Many international students from Iran are experiencing similar hardships due to the ongoing economic crisis and lack of support from their universities. While some institutions offer assistance, communication issues have left many unaware of available resources.

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