Administrative Divisions Women s Affairs Division
Under the patronage of the respected President of Al-Mustaqbal University, The Women’s Affairs Division, in cooperation with the College of Law, organized an awareness seminar entitled “Women Between Rights and Duties” on 10/2/2026, presented by Lecturer Mona Mohammed Kazem. This activity was held within the framework of implementing the National Plan – First Axis for Women: Guaranteeing Women’s Rights – Objective: Protecting Women. The seminar aimed to enhance community awareness of women’s rights and duties in accordance with legal and national frameworks, and to support women’s role in achieving comprehensive development. It also focused on promoting legal culture related to women’s rights, clarifying women’s responsibilities within the family, society, and workplace, reinforcing the principle of balance between rights and responsibilities, and supporting women’s participation in public life and decision-making.
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 / College of Arts and Humanities, and presented by Lecturer Ria Naseef Jassim, is organizing a seminar entitled: “Combating Violence Against Women: Social and Legal Dimensions and Protection Mechanisms” The seminar will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. This seminar aims to discuss the phenomenon of violence against women from both social and legal perspectives, analyzing its causes and impacts on the individual, the family, and society, while highlighting the legislative framework and available protection mechanisms, in a way that contributes to promoting a culture of combating violence, consolidating the principles of justice and equality, and building a safe environment that respects women’s dignity and rights. This comes in implementation of the Third National Action Plan for Women, Peace, and Security / Pillar of Prevention and Protection, and in fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals (Goal 5: Gender Equality). Al-Mustaqbal University is ranked first among private universities in the classifications.
organized the activities Al-Mustaqbal University of the Global Entrepreneurship Week as part of its ongoing support for entrepreneurial initiatives and its efforts to promote a culture of innovation among students, staff, and the local community. The Women’s Affairs Division organized the third day’s activities in cooperation with the Rehabilitation, Employment and Follow-up Division at the University Presidency, in the presence of Professor Dr. Abbas Abdul Ali Al-Bawi, Assistant President of the University for Scientific Affairs, on Tuesday, 10/2/2026. The program included a women’s forum entitled “Iraqi Women and Leading Change.” During the forum, Assistant Lecturer Mari Imran Al-Taie, Head of the Women’s Affairs Division, addressed the concept of societal sustainability and its role in supporting entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of building effective community partnerships to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and enhance women’s participation across various sectors. The event also featured a specialized panel discussion on women’s entrepreneurship, presenting inspiring examples of Iraqi women who transformed challenges into real opportunities and innovative ideas into productive projects with economic and social impact. In this context, the Head of the Women’s Affairs Division met with Professor Dr. Tahani Jawad Mohammed Ali, Assistant Dean of the College of Agricultural Technologies, who presented her research experience in the agricultural field, noting that she had obtained a patent for manufacturing an environmentally friendly fertilizer product. She also provided an overview of her efforts in developing and cultivating new crop varieties uniquely produced by the university, displaying samples from the university farm. The Women’s Affairs Division also hosted legal expert Bardees Hassan Hamza Al-Issawi, President of Al-Hayat Al-Jadeeda Charity Foundation and Coordinator of the Iraqi National Women’s Team in Babil, where she presented her pioneering experience in establishing the first factory in Babil Governorate for producing single-use medical sheets, aimed at providing job opportunities for widows, divorced women, and low-income female heads of households and empowering them economically. She also highlighted her initiatives in organizing training workshops and specialized courses to qualify women in project management and development, in addition to her humanitarian activities within civil society organizations, including providing food assistance and seasonal clothing to orphaned and widowed families. The third day concluded with presenting success stories of university female students and honoring them in recognition of their achievements, in addition to the participation of the Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Fine Arts in organizing an art exhibition that embodied the role of Iraqi women in society and highlighted their diverse contributions to development and nation-building. These activities were carried out in implementation of the Executive Plan of the Iraqi National Strategy for Women (2026) / Pillar Two (Economic Development of Iraqi Women). With regard to the pillar of Protection and Prevention within the implementation of the National Strategy to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls (2026), the event addressed the challenges and obstacles facing women in the private sector and hosted businesswomen to benefit from their expertise in this field. It also contributes to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality) and Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
Under the patronage of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, the Women’s Affairs Division, in cooperation with the College of Health and Medical Technologies / Department of Prosthetics Techniques, organized an awareness workshop entitled: “Women and Their Role in Promoting Justice and Human Rights” The workshop was held on Monday, 9/2/2026. The workshop addressed the pivotal role of women in consolidating the principles of social justice and promoting human rights through empowerment and active participation in various fields, as an essential element in achieving sustainable development and building a balanced society based on equality and respect for human dignity. The workshop also shed light on contemporary challenges related to climate change and the risks resulting from it, and explained their impact on women and their role in raising community awareness and supporting initiatives aimed at reducing the effects of these changes. The workshop was organized in implementation of the Climate Change and Associated Risks Axis (Axis Five), within the framework of Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to enhancing legal and social awareness and supporting women’s role in addressing societal and environmental challenges.
Under the patronage of Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, the Women’s Affairs Division, in cooperation with the College of Medicine at Al-Mustaqbal University, presented an awareness workshop entitled “Wrong Practices in Treating Neonatal Jaundice Affecting Newborn Children.” The workshop was delivered by Dr. Widad Hamza Shakir, and she addressed the incorrect habits practiced by some women in attempting to treat newborn children through traditional methods or herbs that may harm the child’s health. The doctor recommended spreading the culture of seeking treatment through hospitals and specialized doctors in order to preserve children’s lives. The workshop was attended by Assistant Professor Dr. Kadhim Jaloub Hassan and Lecturer Saba Sabah Tayah, as well as a number of students from the College of Medicine. Also present was Lecturer Mary Imran Al-Taie, Head of the Women’s Affairs Division at Al-Mustaqbal University. The workshop was held on Tuesday, 3/2/2026, and it came within the Protection Pillar for developing women’s self-protection skills. It was also within Goal Three (Good Health and Well-Being) of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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 / College of Arts and Humanities / Department of Media, held a seminar entitled “Digital Violence Against Women” on Monday, 2/2/2026. It was presented by Assistant Lecturers Mays Mohammed Qasim, Sarah Hakem, and Sura Qasim. The seminar aims to raise community awareness about the dangers of electronic violations that women face through social media and digital platforms. It also seeks to introduce participants to the forms of digital violence such as cyber extortion, defamation, harassment, and violation of privacy. It further aims to clarify the psychological, social, and legal impacts resulting from this type of violence. It also works to explain the legal methods, protection measures, and ways to report cybercrimes. Finally, it seeks to promote a culture of safe technology use and to build a safer and more respectful digital environment for women. This comes in implementation of the Third National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security / Prevention and Protection Pillar, and in achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (Goal 5: Gender Equality). Al-Mustaqbal University is ranked first among private universities in the classifications.
Under the patronage of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, and with the participation of the Dean of the College of Science, the Women’s Affairs Division at Al-Mustaqbal University, in cooperation with the Department of Forensic Evidence in the College of Science, organized a scientific workshop entitled “Developing the Academic and Professional Skills of Women.” The workshop was held on Wednesday, 21/1/2026, in the Student Activities Hall – Old Medical Building – Ground Floor, at 10:00 a.m., with the attendance of a number of teaching staff and students. The workshop aims to enhance women’s academic and professional capacities and empower them to develop their scientific and practical skills, contributing to supporting their active role in society and the labor market, and achieving sustainable development. The workshop included valuable scientific lectures delivered by: Mrs. Huwayda Nazzal Hussein Mrs. Waqar Janat Jasim This activity comes in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly: Goal 4: Quality Education through supporting continuing education and building academic capacities. Goal 5: Gender Equality through empowering women and enhancing their participation. Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth through developing professional skills and preparing women for the labor market. The Department of Forensic Evidence affirms its keenness to hold scientific and awareness activities that contribute to supporting and empowering women and enhancing their role in academic and professional development.
Under the patronage of the respected President of Al-Mustaqbal University, the Women’s Affairs Division, in cooperation with the Women’s Affairs Unit in the Department of Engineering at Al-Mustaqbal University and the Women’s Affairs Committees in Biomedical Engineering, organized an awareness workshop dedicated to women entitled “Rationalizing Water Consumption, with the aim of enhancing environmental awareness and consolidating a culture of water sustainability” on 20/1/2026, in implementation of the contents of the Third National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security / Protection and Prevention Pillar – Paragraph (8). The workshop shed light on the pivotal role of women in leading positive environmental behaviors within the family and society, as an effective element in protecting natural resources and ensuring their sustainability for future generations, emphasizing that individual awareness constitutes the basis for any sustainable societal change. The workshop included several themes, namely introducing the concept of rationalizing water consumption and its environmental and economic importance, clarifying the impact of rational use in reducing water waste and enhancing water security, as well as presenting simple daily practices that can be adopted to reduce consumption and transferred to the family and community environment, which enhances a culture of shared responsibility. This activity comes in line with Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and Goal 5 (Gender Equality), affirming the leadership role of women in environmental awareness and active participation in protecting natural resources and achieving the principles of sustainable development. Activity organizers: Asst. Lecturer Hiba Diaa Abdul Amir Engineer Zahraa Mohammed Kazem Engineer Baraa Mahdi Saleh