A number of staff members from the Department of Medical Physics at the College of Science, Almustaqbal University, participated in the national forum entitled “Empowering Iraqi Women in the Labor Market and Employment”, held under the theme “From University to the Labor Market: How Can We Create Greater Opportunities for Iraqi Women?” The forum was organized under the patronage of the President of Almustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hasan Shaker Majdi, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with the participation of government officials, academics, and representatives of institutions concerned with women's affairs and employment.
The forum was attended by Dr. Ala Talabani, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Iraqi Women's Affairs, and Ms. Dhifaf Al-Jarrah, General Coordinator of the Iraqi National Women's Team, along with several team members, representatives of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, and a distinguished group of academics and specialists interested in women's empowerment.
The forum featured speeches and panel discussions highlighting the importance of strengthening Iraqi women's participation in the labor market, addressing the major challenges faced by female graduates in securing employment opportunities, and exploring ways to develop professional skills and align university education outcomes with labor market requirements.
The event also included a panel discussion entitled “Women's Role in the Labor Market: Opportunities and Challenges”, which addressed mechanisms for supporting women's economic and professional empowerment and strengthening cooperation among academic institutions, government organizations, and productive sectors. These efforts aim to expand employment opportunities for female graduates and enable their active participation in social and economic development.
The participation of the Medical Physics Department staff reflects the department's commitment to actively engaging in university activities and forums that promote awareness of women's issues, support their scientific and professional empowerment, and encourage the development of female graduates' skills to facilitate their integration into the labor market, particularly in scientific, medical, and technological fields.
This participation also demonstrates the Department of Medical Physics' dedication to supporting initiatives that strengthen the role of Iraqi women in society, promote equal opportunities, and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
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