Regional Studies Center / Continuing Education Unit organized a scientific seminar in cooperation with the Studies and Planning Department / Sustainable Development Unit, as part of the activities of the Center’s Women’s Affairs Committee, and in coordination with the Women’s Affairs Unit at the Presidency of the University of Mosul, on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The seminar was titled “The Impact of Legislative Frameworks on Women’s Participation in the Labor Market: Lessons from International and Regional Experiences”.

This event was held within the framework of implementing the Third National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security, under the pillar of Cultural Awareness. It aimed to enhance awareness of the role of legislation in supporting women’s participation in economic life and to discuss international and regional best practices in addressing the legal and social barriers facing women in the labor market.

The seminar was delivered by Assist. Prof. Dr. Batool Halil Jubair, who highlighted the relationship between legal policies and increasing women’s employment rates. She emphasized the importance of activating legislation that ensures gender equality, improving the work environment, and supporting women’s entrepreneurship. The seminar also reviewed several countries’ successful legislative programs that have strengthened women’s economic participation, linking them to the Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 5 (Gender Equality), Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

The seminar concluded with an engaging discussion with participants, presenting recommendations for developing national legal frameworks to ensure women’s effective participation in the labor market and to promote sustainable development within society.