Under the direction of Prof. Dr Alaawi Sader Jazaa, Dean of the College of Education Ibn Rushd for Humanities at the University of Baghdad, the Women’s Affairs Unit organised a scientific and awareness-raising lecture entitled “Psychological and Social Empowerment of Women in the Contemporary Workplace.” The lecture was coordinated by Asst. Lecturer Wasan Jameel Amer, Head of the Women’s Affairs Unit, and delivered by Prof. Dr Fadhil Jabbar Awda, Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies, in the presence of faculty members, staff, and students.
The lecture aimed to raise awareness of the importance of women’s psychological and social empowerment in the workplace, strengthen self-confidence, independence, and decision-making abilities, and develop effective communication skills and positive professional relationships. It also addressed the key challenges facing working women and ways to balance professional and family responsibilities.
The lecture covered several key topics, including strengthening women’s personal and professional capabilities, managing workplace stress, problem-solving, and promoting mutual respect and equal opportunities to ensure women’s active and sustainable participation in academic and professional institutions.
In conclusion, Prof. Dr Awda emphasised the need to implement practical measures to empower working women, including regular training workshops on stress management, communication, and problem-solving. He also highlighted the importance of providing a supportive workplace that promotes equal opportunities, prevents workplace discrimination, and offers psychological and social support. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of encouraging qualified women to assume leadership positions and equipping them with planning and decision-making skills to enhance their psychological and social well-being and strengthen their role within academic institutions.
