The Center for Arid Farming and Conservation Agriculture Research, in cooperation with the Department of Studies and Planning / Sustainable Development Unit and the Women’s Affairs Unit at the Presidency of the University of Mosul, organized a workshop entitled “Building Self-Confidence and Empowering Women Leaders” on Sunday, 18 October 2026. The workshop was delivered by Assistant Lecturer Haneen Hisham Ali, Assistant Lecturer Zainab Hamid Abdullah, and Agricultural Engineer Rasha Hamid Awad.

  The workshop aimed to strengthen women’s self-confidence, develop their leadership capabilities, and highlight the importance of women’s empowerment and their role across scientific, administrative, and community fields. It also focused on developing personal skills that contribute to improved performance, greater responsibility, and confident and effective decision-making.

  The sessions addressed the importance of building a strong leadership personality, enhancing effective communication skills, developing personal capabilities, and overcoming challenges that women may encounter throughout their professional careers. These efforts contribute to strengthening women’s active participation in leadership positions and decision-making processes.

Organizing this workshop reflects the Center’s commitment to delivering scientific and awareness-raising activities that develop human capacities, promote a culture of leadership and empowerment, and support women’s contributions to development and progress across various fields.

  The workshop supports several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education; SDG 5: Gender Equality; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities; and SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

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