In pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal Four: Quality Education and Goal Sixteen: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and in cooperation with the Studies and Planning Division/Sustainable Development Unit at the Presidency of the University of Mosul, the Human Rights, Continuing Education, and Cultural Activities Units of the College of Political Science held a discussion panel entitled “Human Rights between Legislation and Practice” on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

The panel consisted of five research papers addressing diverse and complementary topics. Assistant Professor Dr Omar Hashim Dhanoon presented a paper entitled “Human Rights between Text and Practice: A Reading of Strategic Effectiveness,” while Assistant Professor Dr Mohammed Hazim Hamid presented a paper entitled “Cultural Challenges in the Application of Human Rights: An Intellectual Approach.” Assistant Lecturer Sajida Farhan Hussein presented a paper entitled “Human Rights between International Commitment and National Legislation,” whereas Assistant Lecturer Omnia Ibrahim Khalil presented a paper entitled “Digital Rights and Freedom of Expression: The Legislative Gap in Addressing Violations.” In addition, Assistant Lecturer Sherihan Mustafa Ahmed presented a paper entitled “Human Rights in Iraqi Legislation.”

The activity was held under the supervision of the Dean of the College, Assistant Professor Dr Suhaib Khalid Jasim Al-Ta’i, and was attended by a number of the college’s teaching and administrative staff.