Dedicate Your Diploma,
Ignite Her Hope.
Dedicate your graduation milestone to an Afghan woman denied education. A simple act of solidarity with a profound impact.
Dedicate your graduation milestone to an Afghan woman denied education. A simple act of solidarity with a profound impact.
The Twinning Diplomas initiative is a safe, effective, and very human way to express your support for Afghan women and girls currently denied their right to education. It costs no money and requires just 10 minutes of your time.
We invite graduating students (Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD) at any institution around the world to dedicate their academic achievement to a specific Afghan woman denied education. This action creates a powerful symbolic connection: you will celebrate your accomplishment while also highlighting the ongoing struggle for educational equality in Afghanistan.
Since August 2021, when the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women's rights have been severely restricted, effectively erasing two decades of progress:
Banned girls from secondary school (grades 7-12)
Barred women from university education
Prohibited women from working in most professions
Restricted women's movement (male guardian required)
Closed women's educational & vocational centers
Prohibited women’s voices in public
Today, Afghanistan stands as the only country in the world that systematically denies women and girls the right to education beyond the sixth grade.
If you are graduating at any degree level, dedicate your diploma to an Afghan woman who cannot do the same. Let us know your decision by filling out this form.
Note: You will be asked to give your consent to participate in this initiative.
You will receive the first name and the initial of the last name (e.g., "Ariana A.") of a real Afghan girl or woman who would have loved to graduate like you.
To protect their identity, full names cannot be shared. This person becomes your 'graduation twin.' Please write or print their name clearly and in large letters.
There are several ways to honor your 'graduation twin':
These are suggestions; feel free to be creative and share your ideas.
Upload your picture(s) and/or video HERE. Once uploaded, they will be available globally, including to your 'twin.'
Also, share your picture(s)/video on your social media with the hashtag #GraduatingForAfghanGirls to help spread the word!
There are no foreseeable threats to your participation. If you hold citizenship of a country which may hold this action against you, putting you at risk, please make an informed decision. You do not have to take the risk! If you agree to participate, we cannot offer any protections or guarantees of your safety.
Protecting the identity of Afghan participants is our highest priority. We cannot share their full names, photographs, location details, addresses or e-mails.
This means you will not receive an answer to your message. We recognize the natural desire to see the impact of one’s actions, but Afghan women’s safety is more important. Please be assured that your message does get to your ‘twin.’
This space will showcase the photos and messages shared by graduating students twinning their diplomas. Your participation builds this gallery of hope and solidarity.
"In honor of Marwa B."
Binghamton University, Class of '25
"Sharing my achievement with Sana P."
Binghamton University, Class of '25
Explore the gallery of images and videos from students around the world who dedicated their graduation to Afghan girls.
View GalleryAre you a graduating student? Dedicate your diploma to an Afghan woman who cannot do the same. Join students across the world in this act of solidarity.
Dedicate Your DiplomaIf you are an Afghan girl who has been denied education and would like to have someone dedicate their graduation to you, please let us know by filling out this form.
Be Matched with a GraduateAny questions? Email us or submit your inquiry below.