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18 February 2026

Awareness Campaign Entitled: (Stop Bullying)

Under the patronage of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, the Sustainability Ambassadors at the College of Agricultural Technologies / Al-Mustaqbal University, in cooperation with the Women’s Affairs Division at the University, organized an awareness campaign entitled: “Stop Bullying” The campaign was held on Sunday, 18/2/2026, with the aim of raising awareness among students and the university community about the seriousness of bullying and its psychological and social impacts. It also sought to promote the values of mutual respect, tolerance, acceptance of others, and to build a safe university environment that supports creativity and success. This campaign aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly: • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, by supporting students’ mental health and reducing stress and negative behaviors. • Goal 4: Quality Education, by providing a safe and motivating learning environment. • Goal 5: Gender Equality, by combating all forms of discrimination and bullying. • Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, by promoting a culture of peace and respect within the university community. The campaign included the distribution of awareness brochures, guidance sessions, and open discussions with students on ways to address and reduce bullying, contributing to the reinforcement of positive behavior and strengthening the spirit of social responsibility. The campaign was supervised and implemented by Assistant Lecturers Rasha Fajr Kazar, Samaher Saad, and Sorour Hafez, whose dedicated efforts played an effective role in the success of this activity and the achievement of its objectives.

16 February 2026

Awareness Campaign Entitled: (Extremism Destroys the Home… and Tolerance Builds the School)

Under the patronage of the President of the University of Al-Mustaqbal University, the Women’s Affairs Division, in cooperation with the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, organized an awareness campaign entitled: (Extremism Destroys the Home… and Tolerance Builds the School), on 16/2/2026, carried out by Ms. Dhi Salem and Ms. Aya Anas, as part of its activities aimed at spreading a culture of tolerance and rejecting extremism, and in implementation of the pillars of the National Strategic Plan to Combat Violence against Women and Girls.. The campaign aimed to shed light on the danger of extremist thought in dismantling the family and destabilizing it, and the psychological and social effects resulting from it that are reflected negatively on children and the educational environment, emphasizing that spreading a culture of tolerance, dialogue, and acceptance of others contributes to building a cohesive society and a safe school free from manifestations of violence and intolerance. The campaign also included publishing awareness messages and distributing guidance brochures that encourage promoting community peace and consolidating the values of mutual respect. The campaign is based on the pillar of (Prevention and Protection from Violence), through spreading a culture of moderation and tolerance and enhancing the role of women in building a safe family and educational environment based on dialogue and rejecting extremism

15 February 2026

Scientific Awareness Workshop Entitled: (Winter Pharmacy)

Under the patronage of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, and under the supervision of the University President, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, the Women’s Affairs Division at the College of Agricultural Technologies, supervised by Mary Imran, organized a scientific awareness workshop entitled: “Winter Pharmacy” The workshop was delivered by: Samaher Saad, Sorour Hafez Mohammed, Rasha Fajr Kazar, and was attended by a number of the college staff members. The workshop aimed to strengthen the pillar of protection and prevention from seasonal diseases, promote health awareness during the winter season, and emphasize the importance of proper preventive practices. The workshop concluded with the necessity of adhering to health guidelines and enhancing preventive awareness within the university community, contributing to reducing the spread of seasonal illnesses. It is worth noting that the Women’s Affairs Department at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research emphasizes the importance of implementing the National Strategic Plan for Iraqi Women, particularly the third pillar (Protecting Women and Combating Violence Against Them), in accordance with the approved paragraph dated 15/2/2026.

14 February 2026

An awareness campaign represented by the distribution of a brochure entitled: (The Role of Men and Women in Confronting Extremism and Promoting a Culture of Peace)

Under the patronage of the, President Al-Mustaqbal Universitythe Women’s Affairs Division, in cooperation with the Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Health and Medical Technologies / Department of Cosmetology and Laser Technologies, organized an awareness campaign represented by the distribution of a brochure entitled: (The Role of Men and Women in Confronting Extremism and Promoting a Culture of Peace) This took place on 14/2/2026, within the framework of implementing the Third National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security / Pillar of Participation and Prevention / Paragraph No. (3) related to combating extremism and promoting community peace, and in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 5 (Gender Equality) and Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). Brochure Objectives: • Enhancing shared awareness of the responsibility of both men and women in combating extremist ideology. • Highlighting the importance of family and community cooperation in spreading the values of moderation and tolerance. • Shedding light on the role of women in conscious upbringing and building generations, and the role of men in supporting family and intellectual stability. • Promoting a culture of dialogue, respect for diversity, and the rejection of violence in all its forms.

14 February 2026

Campaign entitled: “Women as a Civilizational Symbol in the Use of Gold: From Adornment to Therapeutic Belief”

Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, the Women’s Affairs Division, in cooperation with the Women’s Affairs Unit / College of Arts and Humanities, and presented by Ms. Russul Neama Kamal, Assistant Lecturer and Head of the Women’s Affairs Unit at the College, is organizing a campaign entitled: “Women as a Civilizational Symbol in the Use of Gold: From Adornment to Therapeutic Belief” The campaign will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The campaign aims to highlight the role of women throughout history as carriers of civilizational symbolism associated with gold, and to shed light on its cultural, social, and economic dimensions, while discussing the transformation of gold from a form of aesthetic adornment to its association with therapeutic and popular beliefs. It also seeks to enhance cultural awareness of the importance of gold in civilizational heritage and its role in expressing women’s identity and social status. The campaign will clarify the historical dimension of gold use in ancient civilizations such as the civilization of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egyptian civilization. It will discuss popular therapeutic beliefs associated with gold, examining them between science and myth. It will promote a culture of conscious consumption of gold as an economic and investment value rather than merely a social display. It will also support women’s economic empowerment by raising awareness about managing their gold savings in a safe and responsible manner. This event is organized in implementation of the Third National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security / Pillar of Prevention and Protection, and in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (Goal 5: Gender Equality). Al-Mustaqbal University ranks first among private universities in national classifications.

10 February 2026

Awareness Campaign (On Environmental Sustainability)

Under the patronage of Professor Dr. Hassan Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, and with the support of the Dean of the College of Education, Assistant Professor Dr. Ahmed Radwan, the Women’s Affairs Unit in the College of Education, in cooperation with the Women’s Affairs Division at the University, carried out an awareness campaign on environmental sustainability. The Unit’s Head, Prof. Dr. Thanaa Bahaa Al-Din Abdullah, prepared printed awareness posters that were distributed throughout the college buildings. The posters addressed energy sustainability, rationalizing water consumption, and preserving and protecting the environment. First-year students from the Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, along with a number of faculty members, contributed to the activity. This activity was implemented on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. This activity falls within the executive plan of the National Strategy for Iraqi Women 2026, under the fifth axis, which includes preparing printed awareness posters for environmental use. This activity achieves Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals, which is Quality Education.

8 February 2026

A training workshop to teach girls a handicraft in knitting and embroidery.

Under the patronage of Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, the Women’s Affairs Division, in cooperation with the Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Health and Medical Technologies / Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques, organized a training workshop to teach girls a handicraft in knitting and embroidery on Wednesday, 8/2/2026, coinciding with a visit to the State Home for Flower Care in Babil Governorate. The workshop included training participants on the use of basic knitting tools, learning various stitches, and designing simple handmade pieces suitable for marketing, contributing to opening opportunities for self-employment and small projects, enhancing girls’ economic independence, and building a more productive and sustainable society. The workshop also witnessed the distribution of motivational gifts and knitting tools to the participants, provided by Ms. Iman Hamed, Ms. Samaa Asaad, Ms. Zainab Mohammed Abbas, and Ms. Hajar Ali Anad, with the participation of a number of female students from the department, in a humanitarian initiative supporting women’s empowerment and promoting the spirit of social solidarity. The organization of this workshop comes within the framework of the Executive Plan of the Third National Strategy for Iraqi Women for the year 2026, Axis Two (Economic Development of Iraqi Women) / Paragraph One, and in fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 1 (No Poverty), Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). Through these activities, Al-Mustaqbal University affirms its continuous commitment to supporting women’s empowerment programs, enhancing their role in economic and social development, and consolidating the principles of justice and sustainability in society.

14 January 2026

An awareness and guidance campaign entitled: “Medication Awareness Technology… Smart and Safe Use of Medicines

Under the patronage of the respected President of Al-Mustaqbal University, the Women’s Affairs Division, in cooperation with the Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Engineering / Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics Engineering, organized an awareness and guidance campaign entitled: “Medication Awareness Technology… Smart and Safe Use of Drugs” dated 14 / 1 / 2026 In implementation of the contents of the Third National Plan for Women, Peace, and Security / Protection and Prevention Pillar for the year 2025, and within the second paragraph which emphasizes the importance of health awareness for women and harmonizing individual behaviors with the requirements of a healthy lifestyle. The campaign targeted university students, aiming to enhance their health awareness, especially with regard to the risks of improper use of drugs and their negative effects on public health and reproductive health, while highlighting the role of health technology and digital awareness in supporting proper medication behavior. The activity included guidance and interactive segments that focused on: • The risks of random medication use and misuse of drugs. • The importance of adhering to medical guidelines and approved pharmaceutical instructions. • The role of modern technologies and reliable digital sources in monitoring safe treatment. • Prevention of health complications resulting from drug misuse. The campaign organizers emphasized that educating students about medications and linking this education to modern health technology contributes to building a health-aware generation capable of making responsible decisions that protect their health and support their safety in the long term. This activity comes within the efforts of the Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics Engineering in supporting health awareness and enhancing the role of students in adopting concepts of prevention and public health, in line with the requirements of safety and quality of university life. Activity Organizers: Assist. Prof. Enas Reda Ali Assist. Lect. Maryam Ghassan Ghaffar Engineer Ikram Falah Hadi