Under the patronage of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, the Assistant Professor and Dean of the College of Science, and the Head of the Department of Forensic Evidence, Assistant Professor Dr. Sami Abdul Hussein Habbana, the Department of Forensic Evidence organized a scientific workshop entitled “Human Rights and Extremism: A Comparative Legal Framework” on Tuesday, 24/2/2026, at the Humanities Building Hall, with wide student attendance. The Department of Forensic Evidence played a central role in planning and organizing the workshop by preparing a comprehensive academic program addressing comparative legal perspectives on extremism and its relationship to human rights. A scientific committee was formed to supervise the workshop themes, and administrative and technical arrangements were coordinated to ensure its success. The Deanship of the College of Science supported the initiative by providing an appropriate academic environment and encouraging active student participation. The workshop was directly supervised by the Head of the Department, who oversaw the development of the scientific themes focusing on comparative analysis between national and international legislation in addressing extremism, while emphasizing the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms within established legal frameworks. The lecture was delivered by Assistant Lecturer Raed Jawad Kazem, who discussed the legal concepts of extremism, its impact on human rights systems, and the balance between security requirements and civil liberties. He presented comparative examples from different legal systems to enhance students’ analytical understanding. The workshop witnessed wide attendance, including a large number of students from the Department of Forensic Evidence, along with several faculty members from the College of Science, reflecting strong academic interest in contemporary legal issues and their relevance to forensic and judicial practice. This initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education) by promoting specialized legal awareness, Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) by reinforcing the rule of law and human rights principles, and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through coordinated academic collaboration within the College. Al-Mustaqbal University – the first university in Iraq.
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