This is the third installment in a Washington Examiner series detailing the struggles of Afghan activists and allies affected by the United States’s withdrawal.

The risks to Afghans who supported women’s rights, fought for the principles of democracy, or worked for the former Afghan government greatly increased in the aftermath of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Around 63,000 Afghans have attempted to flee these dangers through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program or the humanitarian parole visa program. Many remain stuck in Afghanistan. Others have made their way to third countries only to be greeted by new challenges. These are the stories of three Afghans awaiting assistance. Their names have been changed to protect their identities.