Under the generous patronage of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Jaddi, and with the direct supervision of the Dean of the College of Education, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Rawdan, the College of Education organized a panel discussion on the occasion of International Literacy Day. This global event is celebrated every year to emphasize that education is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every human being, and that every letter taught is a step toward a fairer, more prosperous, and more humane world.
In the opening remarks of the event, it was highlighted that this day represents an opportunity to remind everyone that the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance and that societies cannot flourish without raising the banners of science and breaking the chains of illiteracy.
Guest Speakers of the Panel:
Mr. Abdul Amir Rabat, Educational Affairs Advisor to the Governor of Babil.
Mr. Thaer Al-Jubouri, Head of the Teachers’ Syndicate in Babil.
Mr. Alaa Hadi Al-Maamouri, Director of the Literacy Department at Babil Education Directorate.
Mr. Khalid Kazem Al-Salihi, Director of the Sustainable Development Division at Al-Mustaqbal University.
Prof. Dr. Abdul Salam Joudat, Head of the Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, College of Education.
The session was moderated by Dr. Saeed Murad Jawad, who provided the floor for the distinguished speakers to share their insights and practical experiences regarding the challenges facing literacy programs in Iraq, strategies for improving the educational reality, and mechanisms to support sustainable development initiatives in this vital field.
Main Themes of the Panel:
Education as a basic human right, not a social luxury.
The reality of literacy programs in Babil Province and the efforts to address them.
The role of syndicates and educational institutions in supporting the project of education for all.
The contribution of universities in raising social awareness and strengthening sustainable development programs.
In conclusion, participants stressed that literacy is not merely an educational issue, but rather a comprehensive national and humanitarian project aimed at building a knowledge-based society capable of facing current challenges and creating a better future for generations to come.
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