In pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, namely Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 5: Gender Equality, and Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, the Women’s Affairs Committee at the College of Political Science, University of Mosul, held a workshop entitled “Protecting Women from Violence and Discrimination: Legal and Political Approaches” on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.

The workshop discussed the role of national legislation in combating discrimination against women in employment and political participation, addressing the relationship between women, power, and exclusion, with the aim of contributing to a safer and more just society through an analytical study of protection and response mechanisms.

The workshop was presented by Lecturer Dr Maha Ahmed Ibrahim, Lecturer Dr Kawthar Hassan Ghazi, Lecturer Sajida Farhan Hussein, and Lecturer Basma Mohammed Nadhir.

The workshop was held under the supervision of the Dean of the College, Assistant Professor Dr Suhaib Khalid Jasim Al-Ta’i, in cooperation with the Department of Studies and Planning / Sustainable Development Unit and the Women’s Affairs Unit at the University Presidency, as well as the Continuing Education Unit at the College. The Scientific Assistant Dean, Assistant Professor Dr Younis Muayyad Younis, attended part of the workshop.