Commemorating World Breastfeeding Day

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August 19, 2026
Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
Credit: 100

Under the directives of the President of Cihan University-Duhok, Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, and as part of the Zakat Al-Alam Foundation for Awareness and Development program aimed at serving various segments of society:

On Saturday, August 1, 2026, coinciding with World Breastfeeding Day, the Department of Radiographic Technology—under the supervision of Department Head Mr. Milat Hussein Mustafa—organized an event providing vital advice and guidance on the health benefits of breastfeeding for children, along with distributing gifts to the participants.

Volunteers

#	Name	Duration	Credits
1	Kani salim saleem	2	90
2	Marwa khalid hassan	2	90
3	Mustafa Abdulrahman Muhammad	2	90
4	Warven Taha Tayar Taha	2	90
5	Hayhat Lazgeen Hassan	2	90
6	Abdulghafoor Jamal Alyas	2	90
7	Amira Subhi Sliman	2	90
8	Milat Hussein Mustafa	2	100

Teacher Training and Professional Development, Legal Education and Professional Development

Continuation of the Activities of the Zakat Al-elm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok: Hosting a Seminar on Legal Awareness

On June 22, 2026, as part of the awareness and general cultural activities organized by the “Zakat Al-Ilm” Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok—which launched two weeks ago and continues to offer its knowledge-sharing and scientific services—a seminar was held under the title:

“Institutional Governance and Legal Awareness Under the Principle: Ignorance of the Law Is No Excuse”

The seminar was presented by Dr. Djwar Ahmed Birames, a lecturer in the Department of Law.

The event featured a comprehensive and detailed academic presentation addressing the dimensions of institutional governance and mechanisms for enhancing public legal awareness. It also highlighted the constitutional and legal principle that “no individual can evade liability under the pretext of ignorance of the law,” emphasizing its impact on reinforcing the rule of law and defining the legal responsibilities of both individuals and institutions.

Health Awareness and Community Empowerment

Launch of the Pharmacy Training Course at Cihan University–Duhok

On June 20, 2026, within the framework of the Zakat Al-Ilm program, the College of Pharmacy at Cihan University–Duhok launched an intensive practical training course entitled “Fundamentals of Pharmacy Practice” for students of pharmacy colleges and departments, conducted by Dr. Zeyad Abdullah Basheer.

This two-day course aims to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and essential skills required for professional pharmacy practice by combining core scientific concepts with hands-on laboratory training. This enables participants to gain vital introductory experience in community pharmacy services and pharmaceutical compounding techniques

Community Engagement and Collaboration, Legal Education and Professional Development

Zakat Alelm Foundation Delivers Another Lecture in the Training Course for Government Employees in Semel District

In line with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Cihan University–Duhok—represented by University President Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad—and the Administration of Semel District, and as part of the voluntary project implemented by the “Zakat Al-elm Foundation” to provide training, raise awareness, and build capacities across various sectors of society, the training course titled “The Art of Dealing, Job Loyalty, and Capacity Building” continues for several department heads, unit leaders, and directors in Semel District.

Continuing the activities of this course, on August 12, 2026, another lecture was presented by Dr. Djwar Ahmed, titled “Between Wise Management and Administrative Governance: Kurdistan Region Institutions as a Model.” The lecture addressed the concept of management, as well as the principles and provisions of administrative governance and their practical application in Kurdistan Region institutions. It emphasized the vital importance of enhancing administrative skills and capabilities to improve the quality of public services provided to citizens.