Science Zakat Foundation – Duhok Holds Closing Ceremony for Human Development Course for the Kurdistan Women’s Union in Duhok District

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September 17, 2025
Community Engagement and Collaboration, Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
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On July 23, 2025, under the guidance of Professor Dr. Zerevan Abdulmuhsin Asaad, President of Cihan University – Duhok, the Sceince Zakāt Foundation concluded a human development courseorganized in coordination with the Kurdistan Women’s Union in Duhok District.

The course covered various theoretical and practical topics, including (Psychological awareness, Health, Law, Society, Family, Technology, Social media…)

Six lectures were presented by esteemed speakers:

1. Prof. Dr. Saber Abdullah – On the role of women in family life and the challenges facing modern families.

2. Dr. Muwafaq Ramzi – On the importance of health awareness and its impact on family and societal stability.

3. Dr. Dzhwar Ahmad – On legal awareness and literacy, including an explanation of the Law on Domestic Violence.

4. Assistant Lecturer Badr Jamal Jumaa – On the role of women and their responsibility in raising generations, emphasizing the importance of a strong social foundation.

5. Assistant Lecturer Khalid Ibrahim – On the negative impact of the misuse of social media on family life.

6. Colonel Hayman Suleiman – gave a presentation on the implications and real-life examples related to the misuse of social media.

The course lasted two days, during which three sessions were delivered each day. At the end of the program, certificates of participation were distributed to the attendees.

Volunteers

#	Image	Name	Duration	Credits
1		Khalid Ibrahim Khalaf Jajan	1	85
2		Hejar Ali Fattah	1	85

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