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3 November 2025

Awareness Campaign titled “The Role of Women in Sustainable Development”

Under the patronage of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, the Women’s Affairs Division, in cooperation with the College of Health and Medical Technologies – Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics Technologies, organized an awareness campaign entitled “The Role of Women in Sustainable Development.” This campaign aimed to promote the goals of sustainable development, particularly Goal 5, which focuses on gender equality. The campaign was supervised by Prof. Dr. Sahira Qahtan, Head of the Women’s Affairs Division, and implemented by Asst. Lecturer Zainab Ali Mohsen and Ms. Tabarak Ahmed Turki on November 3, 2025. The campaign included distributing brochures within the university campus to female students, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of gender equality and to highlight the pivotal role of women in achieving sustainable development goals. It also emphasized the importance of empowering women in the labor market and encouraging their active participation in decision-making processes that influence society.

21 October 2025

A special awareness activity on the occasion of World Diabetes Day.

Under the patronage of the respected President of the University and the supervision of the esteemed Dean of the College of Pharmacy, the Women’s Affairs Division at the University of Al-Mustaqbal organized a distinguished awareness activity on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, attended by the Assistant President of the University for Scientific Affairs, Prof. Dr. Abbas Al-Baawi, and the Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Khalid Al-Zalmi, along with a number of faculty members. The event was presented by a group of college students and addressed the causes, types, and prevention methods of diabetes, as well as the importance of early diagnosis and proper medical treatment, in addition to highlighting the pharmacist’s role in following up with patients and guiding them toward a healthy lifestyle. The activity also included a field testing station for measuring blood sugar levels for university staff and students, using a special testing device provided by the college team for this purpose. Participants received health advice on how to interpret their results and maintain regular health monitoring. This initiative was held on October 12, 2025, as part of the National Strategic Executive Plan for Iraqi Women – Pillar of Protection and Prevention, and comes within the framework of the awareness and community programs that the College of Pharmacy is keen to implement, emphasizing its role in promoting public health awareness and strengthening the culture of disease prevention among members of the community

14 October 2025

An awareness campaign titled "Smoking Silently Steals Your Life... For a Clean Future"

Under the patronage of the respected President of Al-Mustaqbal University, and in cooperation with the College of Education, under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Ahmed Roudhan Salman, the esteemed Dean of the College, and with the follow-up of the Women’s Affairs Division, an awareness campaign was held entitled: Smoking Silently Steals Your Life… For a Pure Future – A Smoke-Free University.” The campaign aimed to promote health and environmental awareness among students and to spread the culture of sustainability and a university life free from harmful behaviors. The campaign was carried out with the wide participation of the Sustainability Ambassadors in the college, the heads of departments, and faculty members from all colleges, who affirmed their support for such meaningful initiatives that strive to create a healthy, smoke-free university environment and enhance awareness of the importance of positive behaviors among students. The campaign activities included the distributing of awareness brochures and educational presentations highlighting the health, social, and economic harms of smoking, as well as calls to adopt healthy and responsible lifestyles that contribute to building an environmentally clean university campus. In his speech, the Dean of the College emphasized that these initiatives represent part of the university’s overall direction toward promoting the values of awareness and social responsibility, noting that spreading the culture of quitting smoking is an important step toward a cleaner and healthier university environment. This campaign came within the framework of implementing the National Strategic Plan for Iraqi Women – Participation and Institutional Reform, Clause Five, dated October 14, 2025.

5 October 2025

Workshop Entitled: “The Legal Framework for Women’s Participation and Political Rights”

Based on the letter of the Babylon Governorate Office No. (41322), dated 24/9/2025, which included the organization of training workshops and under the direction of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, the Head of the Women’s Affairs Division at Al-Mustaqbal University participated on 29/9/2025 in a training workshop entitled: “The Legal Framework for Women’s Participation and Their Political Rights.” The workshop, held at the Iraqi Media Network Hall in cooperation with Tammuz Organization for Human Development, emphasized the mechanisms of supporting women politically and highlighted their importance in the Iraqi Constitution. The workshop addressed several key themes, including electoral laws and women’s quota, as well as the main challenges facing Iraqi women in political engagement. This activity falls within the scope of Axis One, Paragraph One of the Executive Plan of the National Strategy for Iraqi Women (2025–2026).

5 October 2025

Training Workshop Entitled: “Community Awareness and the Role of Cybersecurity in Protecting the Digital Identity of Iraqi Women”

Based on the letter of the Babylon Governorate Office No. (41322), dated 24/9/2025, which included the organization of training workshops and under the direction of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, the Head of the Women’s Affairs Division at Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Sahira Qahtan Abduljabbar, participated on 30/9/2025 in a training workshop entitled: “Community Awareness and the Role of Cybersecurity in Protecting the Digital Identity of Iraqi Women.” The workshop, held at the Iraqi Media Network Hall in cooperation with Tammuz Organization for Human Development, emphasized raising awareness of electronic threats, enhancing trust in the use of modern technology, understanding the importance of privacy management, and reporting any threats to reduce cases of blackmail and defamation. It also highlighted key recommendations for integrating cybersecurity into educational curricula to foster digital literacy for women from an early age. This activity falls within the scope of Axis Five, Pillar: Protection and Prevention, Paragraph Two of the Executive Plan of the National Strategy for Iraqi Women (2025–2026).

17 September 2025

Supporting Women’s Political Participation within the National Strategic Plan for Iraqi Women

The Women’s Affairs Division at Al-Mustaqbal University participated in the Forum for Supporting Women’s Political Participation, held within the framework of the National Strategic Plan for Iraqi Women, in cooperation with the Women’s Affairs Department in Babil Governorate, on September 14, 2025. The event was attended by the First Deputy, Mr. Alaa Ahmed Al-Aaraji, along with several representatives of civil society organizations. The participation came under the first pillar: Women’s Political Participation and Development. The discussions emphasized the importance of awareness campaigns to encourage effective participation in the upcoming elections, the development of a training plan to enhance the leadership capacities of women cadres, and the need to protect women from blackmail and threats of defamation or character assassination. Additionally, the forum stressed the importance of digital and media protection, monitoring digital platforms

14 September 2025

Meeting with Liaison Members of the Women’s Affairs Division at Al-Mustaqbal University

The Office of Scientific Supervision at Al-Mustaqbal University Holds a Meeting with the Women’s Affairs Division The Office of Scientific and Academic Supervision at Al-Mustaqbal University hosted a meeting chaired by Professor Dr. Muzafar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, with the attendance of Dr. Sahira Qahtan Abduljabbar, Head of the Women’s Affairs Division at the University Presidency, along with liaison members from several university departments. During the meeting, emphasis was placed on the directives of the University President, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, particularly those related to the follow-up and implementation of the ministerial program associated with this vital aspect, in addition to documenting activities and promoting them through media outlets and social media platforms. In his remarks, Dr. Al-Zuhairi highlighted the pioneering and central role of women in building an aware and educated generation, instilled with values of loyalty and belonging to the homeland. He stressed the need to activate the role of the Women’s Affairs Division at the University Presidency and its affiliated units in colleges and various departments, through organizing workshops and seminars directed at female students and staff, as well as hosting prominent and influential women figures to discuss social issues related to women. He also pointed out the importance of addressing the challenges facing society amid technological advancements, artificial intelligence, and climate change, and the role of women in confronting them. The meeting also underscored the active participation of the Women’s Affairs Division in the Future Ambassadors for Sustainability Camp, scheduled to be held in early October 2025, to ensure a prominent presence in supporting women’s issues and enhancing their role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The meeting concluded with contributions from attendees, who presented observations and suggestions regarding the work mechanisms and plans of the Women’s Affairs Division for the academic year 2025–2026

1 July 2025

Awareness Seminar: “What Should We Do During the Election Period?”

University of Al-Mustaqbal – Women’s Affairs Division Awareness Seminar: “What Should We Do During the Election Period?” As part of its efforts to enhance electoral awareness among Iraqi women, the Women’s Affairs Division at the University of Al-Mustaqbal, in collaboration with the Department of Fine Arts, organized an awareness seminar entitled “What Should We Do During the Election Period?” on June 30, 2025. The seminar was delivered by Lecturer Suhaila Kazem. The seminar aimed to educate participants on the important role of women in the electoral process and to create a supportive environment that enables them to take part in official positions and engage actively in political life. It also emphasized the need to develop women’s community leadership skills by understanding their electoral rights and recognizing the significance of their effective participation in shaping political decisions.