Women’s Affairs Unit

About the Women’s Affairs Unit

The Women’s Affairs Unit was established within the structure of our college based on the letter from the Department of Studies and Planning No. D.T/2265 dated 26/11/2023 regarding the creation of Women’s Affairs Units in the formations of the University of Baghdad. Ms. San Jameel was assigned to manage the Unit.

This Unit is responsible for addressing and supporting the needs of Iraqi women in all areas, protecting their rights, and empowering them to serve our society and beloved country, as women represent half of society and nurture the other half.

The Unit achieves these goals through organizing seminars, workshops, research, and training courses, in coordination with other institutions when needed, and by leveraging the expertise and knowledge of specialized organizations. The Unit aims to raise awareness and provide the necessary education for women, in addition to offering material and moral support to this vital segment of society, recognizing women as one of the most important pillars of sustainable development in any community.

Vision of the Women’s Affairs Unit

The Women’s Affairs Unit is one of the most important units that seeks to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women by implementing mechanisms that help them achieve self-reliance and empowerment. Such empowerment ensures that development becomes more inclusive and participatory between men and women, making it not merely social care for women but genuine social development. This development aims to enable women to gain economic and social power, achieve self-reliance, continuously improve their conditions, and actively participate in decision-making.

Furthermore, through its programs and initiatives, the Unit strives to empower Iraqi women in various academic and professional fields, enhance their active participation in decision-making, and promote progress within Iraqi society, in line with national commitments.

The Women’s Affairs Unit aims to advance the status of Iraqi women, safeguard their achievements, and foster a positive societal culture along with a supportive national environment for their role. This is achieved through a participatory approach involving all relevant stakeholders.

Objectives of the Women’s Affairs Unit

• Promote women’s participation in leadership roles.

• Encourage women’s involvement in committees and public positions.

• Provide non-traditional educational and training opportunities for women.

• Support women’s participation in decision-making processes.

• Develop and supervise the implementation of all initiatives, plans, and projects related to women.

• Support young female researchers who produce outstanding work at an early stage of their doctoral studies, through specialized committees that select and fund exceptional research.

• Honor creative and distinguished Iraqi women in their respective fields through awards or the production of documentaries highlighting their achievements.

• Raise societal awareness of women’s status and rights, and combat violence against women through additional training courses and research in collaboration with specialized centers.

Tasks of the Women’s Affairs Unit

The Women’s Affairs Unit carries out its mission guided by the National Strategic Plan for Iraqi Women issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for the academic year 2024–2025, as communicated to our college through the official letter from the Ministry.

This strategic plan includes several key pillars:

• Political participation of Iraqi women

• Economic empowerment of Iraqi women

• Protection of Iraqi women from potential violence

• Social protection of Iraqi women

• Enhancing the role of women in managing climate change risks and environmental protection

In fulfilling its mission, the Unit also aligns with campaigns launched by the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, related to women’s affairs, family protection, and strengthening family ties against challenges such as domestic violence, drug abuse, and other social issues.

It is noteworthy that the College Dean’s Office has sponsored and organized numerous seminars, workshops, and lectures addressing the pillars mentioned in the National Strategic Plan for Iraqi Women, as well as the campaigns communicated by the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers.

Unit Activities

The Women’s Affairs Unit at the college organized a number of awareness and cultural activities aimed at promoting the role of women and empowering them within the academic community. These activities were carried out as part of the Unit’s annual plan and in alignment with the directives of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The activities included seminars and educational lectures addressing women’s issues and rights, as well as workshops highlighting the importance of women’s active participation in education and scientific research, and promoting principles of equality and equal opportunities.

The Unit emphasized that these activities are part of its efforts to support and empower women, raise societal awareness of their vital role in community building, and continue organizing targeted programs that contribute to achieving sustainable development goals.