Course on Political Empowerment of Women in Iraq

 Anbar University Organizes Training Course on Political Empowerment of Women in Iraq*

 The Women's Affairs Division, in collaboration with the Center for Strategic Studies and the Continuing Education Center, organized a training course titled "Political Empowerment of Women in Iraq" from October 22 to 24, 2024.

The training course began on the first day with two main topics. Dr. Omar Hamid Shakir delivered a lecture on "The Concept of Political Empowerment of Women," emphasizing the importance of this concept in enhancing women's participation in decision-making. He was followed by Dr. Muhammad Sami Farhan, who addressed "The Status of Women in Islam and Sharia," reviewing verses and hadiths that support women's rights and promote their role in society.

On the second day, the course included two legal-themed sessions. Dr. Tareq Hamid Mahmoud discussed the legal framework for the political empowerment of women in Iraq, focusing on key laws that protect their rights. In the second session, Dr. Falah Mubarak Burdan presented a study on the status of Iraqi women post-2003, highlighting the obstacles and challenges they face in their pursuit of political empowerment.

The course concluded on the third day with a special session on "Empowering Women in Decision-Making Processes," moderated by Dr. Mu'taz Ismail Khalaf, which included an interactive session and an assessment to evaluate what had been learned over the three days.

 The aim of the course was to raise public awareness about the importance of dialogue and effective participation, while highlighting the role of women in sustainable development and in buildingasociety that ensures equality and justice for all