The Women's Affairs Division, in cooperation with the College of Arts and Humanities at Al-Mustaqbal University, organized a lecture on June 22, 2025, titled: "Leading Experiences: Women in Decision-Making Positions Through Elections" within the framework of the Fourth Pillar: Participation and Institutional Reform. The lecture was presented by Assistant Lecturer Rusul Neama Kamal Bayei, Head of the Women's Affairs Unit at the College. The lecture addressed the topic of women's participation in political life, focusing on successful experiences of women who reached decision-making positions through elections. A variety of female models from different countries were showcased, where women played influential roles as parliamentarians, mayors, and ministers after earning the trust of voters. Key Topics Covered: 1. The Importance of Women's Representation in Decision-Making Positions: Promoting justice and gender equality. Bringing women's and family issues to the public policy agenda. Adding a human and social dimension to legislation and policies. 2. Obstacles Faced by Women in Reaching Decision-Making Positions: Traditions and customs that limit women’s roles. Weak party support and limited campaign funding. Political violence and gender-based discrimination. 3. Successful Models and Experiences: Showcasing stories of Arab and international women who won elections and succeeded in their positions. How they overcame social and political challenges. 4. The Role of Civil Society and Media: Supporting women's participation by providing training and capacity building. Highlighting female role models in media discourse. 5. Recommendations: Support for a temporary women’s quota. Encouraging girls and women to engage in early political participation. Reforming electoral laws to ensure a fair and inclusive environment.