Since the importance of developing women leaders in higher education, participating in the decision-making process, and permanent and effective presence in leadership committees and positions, the Ministry has adopted programs related to women’s empowerment and in cooperation with Iraqi universities and international organizations, where the Women’s Empowerment Department has been created in the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research according to the ministerial order numbered ( 14) On 5/1/2021 to follow up on the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution (1325), and a unit for empowering women was created in all universities and formations associated with the ministry according to Ministerial Order No. 479 of 6/7/2021.

Empowering women to be key actors in achieving sustainable development in a country that guarantees them all their constitutional rights, makes them capable of dealing with challenges, enhances their role in all fields, achieves full protection, and guarantees them - without any discrimination - economic, social and political opportunities that enable them to upgrade their capabilities to declare the homeland affair.

Women’s acquisition, skills, knowledge and develop its to be effective and efficient community members and leaders who participate in decision-making and influence its formulation and strategic activation, in a manner that meets the nation’s needs in the current and future stage.