As part of the efforts of the Faculty of science at the University of Mosul to promote community awareness and consolidate a culture of respect for women’s rights, under the auspices of the president of the University of Mosul, Prof. Dr. Wahid Mahmoud Brahimi, and under the supervision of the dean of the Faculty of Science, Prof. Dr. Hiam Adel Ibrahim, the women’s Affairs Committee at the faculty, in cooperation with the women’s Affairs Unit at the university presidency, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, held a seminar entitled “academic institutions and their role in combating violence against women: towards a safe and sustainable environment”, in the library of the Department of Earth and petroleum sciences at the Faculty of science. The seminar was attended by Assistant Teacher Alain Moufak Khalil, assistant teacher Maha Khaled Abdel Amir, and Mrs. Fatima essameddine Salah. The seminar dealt with the concept of violence against women and its various forms, and highlighted its psychological and social causes and effects, while highlighting the role of academic institutions in spreading community awareness, promoting a culture of respect for women’s rights, consolidating the values of equality, and providing a safe university environment free from violence and discrimination. The workshop also witnessed discussions and interventions on the importance of joining institutional and community efforts to reduce the phenomenon of violence and enhance the role of women in building a safe and stable society, in order to ensure the preservation of their dignity and protect their rights. This activity is related to a number of Sustainable Development Goals, in particular the fourth goal (quality education), the fifth goal (gender equality), the sixteenth goal (peace, justice and strong institutions) and the seventeenth goal (partnerships to achieve the goals). The organization of this seminar is in line with the objectives of the campaign against violence against women, and in support of the efforts of academic institutions in achieving sustainable development and building a safe and inclusive educational environment, leading to a society that preserves the dignity of women and preserves their rights. We wish the seminar participants continued success and continued their efforts in spreading community awareness, promoting a culture of respect for women‘s rights, and contributing to building a safe and sustainable university environment.

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Friday, November 13, 2026