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Under the patronage of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, the Women’s Affairs Division, in cooperation with the Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Education, organized an awareness workshop delivered by Prof. Dr. Thanaa Bahaa Al-Din Abdullah entitled: (Digital Harassment and Electronic Blackmail against Women). The workshop was held on Sunday, February 22, at 10:00 a.m. at the College. The event was attended by Mr. Hussein Al-Shammari, Assistant Dean for Administrative Affairs; Ms. Mari Omran, Head of the Women’s Affairs Division at the University; the officials and members of the Women’s Affairs Committee in the College departments; as well as a number of female faculty members and administrative staff. The workshop addressed the concept of digital harassment and electronic blackmail, their forms and causes, and their psychological and social effects on both the individual and society. It also discussed the legal provisions applicable to those who commit such acts. Emphasis was placed on preventive measures at both the individual and community levels and on promoting digital awareness and safe use of technology. This activity falls within the executive plan of the Iraqi National Strategy for Women 2026, Axis Three, Paragraph (2). It also contributes to achieving Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals, which is Quality Education.