Enhancing scientific and institutional capacities between the Ministry of Agriculture and Cihan University for the development and advancement of the agricultural sector in the region.

Under the supervision and coordination between the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources and the Secretariat of Cihan University, practical steps have been initiated to develop the agricultural sector in the Kurdistan Region.

Based on the recommendations and proposals presented at the previous ministry meeting, and on the date of 2/3/2025, and under the direct supervision of the Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources and the Head of the Secretariat of Cihan Universities, Institutes, and Schools, along with staff from both sides;

On Saturday, 9/3/2025, a significant and joint meeting was held at the Ministry’s office between the Technical and Media Coordination Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources — which included a group of advisors, media officials, and administrators — and a team from the Secretariat of Cihan University, Institutes, and Schools, including the Director of Cihan Educational Institution, the Director of Cihan Institute, and the Director of the Office of the Head of the Secretariat of Cihan Institution.

During the meeting, mechanisms for coordination and joint action were discussed in detail, along with the development of a unified strategy aimed at enhancing the sectors of agriculture, water resources, animal husbandry, horticulture, and the integration of advanced technology into production. The discussion also focused on strengthening food and water security, creating job opportunities, and empowering agricultural staff scientifically and professionally.

The meeting also addressed how to utilize the opportunities and available resources of the Ministry within the Kurdistan Region, including soil, water, climate, the economic environment, and the agro-industrial field, as well as how to invest these resources in developmental and investment projects.

Several important proposals were reached in this meeting, which are expected to be translated into practical steps and necessary implementation measures in the near future — through coordination among the Ministry’s departments and with support from the Secretariat of Cihan University, Institutes, and Schools.

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On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism against ‘Violence Against Women’ campaign, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Dlan Ismail Mawlood, students from the Media Department conducted a seminar at Sharistani Girls School on combating violence against women.

The supervising lecturer and students were warmly received by Ms Runak Yaqoob, the school principal, who expressed her appreciation for the Media Department at Cihan University–Erbil for organizing this initiative focusing on raising awareness among students about this important issue.

The seminar began with Assistant Lecturer Dlan Ismail highlighting the activities of the 16 Days of Activism campaign and presenting several key points on combating violence against women. Then, third-year student Layar Aza discussed electronic violence targeting women. Following this, another third-year student, Zhilya Hatam, highlighted strategies for self-protection against electronic attacks, which can ultimately lead to violence. At the end of the seminar, second-year student Najwa Rashid introduced hotlines that women can contact when facing electronic violence.

At the end of the activities, Ms Runak Yaqoob thanked the supervising lecturer and students for their efforts and active participation in the campaign.

Continuing the activities of the 16 Days of Activism campaign against violence against women, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, students from the Media Department, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Dilan Ismail Mawlood, carried out an awareness activity at Milli Market in the Nawroz neighborhood.

During the activity, Media Department students from Cihan University–Erbil distributed awareness brochures to the public. The brochures focused on identifying electronic violence and its different forms, in addition to outlining methods of self-protection and ways to address online abuse.

As an academic and scientific center, the Media Department at Cihan University–Erbil actively participates in awareness campaigns and adopts various methods of delivering educational messages through multiple media tools.

 a course in the field of pedagogy has commenced for a group of Sharabazir educators at Cihan University – Sulaymaniyah, The course is presented by specialized experts in pedagogy, aiming to train teachers on the latest teaching methods and prepare them to transfer their skills to various schools. Cihan University – Sulaymaniya, as an educational institution, always places great importance on building bridges of communication between the university and various sectors of society, especially the education sector, and this event comes within this framework.