In pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely Goal 4: Quality Education; Goal 5: Gender Equality; Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities; and Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and in cooperation with the Department of Studies and Planning / Sustainable Development Unit and the Human Rights Division at the University Presidency, as well as the Studies and Planning Division and the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Political Science, the Human Rights Unit is conducting an awareness course entitled “Minority Rights: Addressing Minority Rights in Society and Their Role in Promoting Diversity,” running from 11 to 14 October 2026.

The second day covered discussions on state-building and the citizenship debate, cultural diplomacy, and minority rights in Nineveh, with particular emphasis on their impact on political stability and peaceful coexistence within society.

The lectures were delivered in turn by Lecturer Dr Ahmed Faisal Ali, Lecturer Basma Mohammed Nadhir, and Assistant Lecturer Wissam Jamal Hussein, while Lecturer Dr Kawthar Hassan Ghazi chaired the academic session.

The course is held under the supervision of the Dean of the College, Assistant Professor Dr Suhaib Khalid Jasim Al-Ta’i. The course is scheduled to resume over the coming days, God willing.