A session on the topic of “social stigma”

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February 9, 2026
Legal Education and Professional Development
Credit: 100

On January 12, 2026, a number of students from Cihan University-Duhok, at the initiative of the Dean of the College of Law, Dr. Reber Hussein, and under the supervision of the university’s Academic Officer, Shiyan Mahdi, participated in an important workshop organized by the Zhinda Organization in cooperation with the Independent Commission for Human Rights – Duhok Office, and in coordination with Cihan University-Duhok.

The workshop opened with welcoming remarks from Ms. M. Chiman, President of the Zhinda Organization, and Mr. Diler Abdullah Hassan, Head of the Independent Commission for Human Rights – Duhok Office, who presented an overview of the workshop’s objectives and main themes.

Following this, Professor Dr. Ismail Ababakr Bamarni, a university professor, delivered the first lecture, entitled: “The Role of Legal Philosophy in Changing Social and Individual Awareness,” in which he addressed the intellectual and philosophical dimensions of law and their impact on reshaping societal mindsets. In the second session, Dr. Zubaida Sayed Saleh presented her lecture entitled:

“The Impact of Social Stigma on Women’s Participation in the Labor Market,” highlighting the social and cultural challenges that hinder women’s economic empowerment.

The workshop concluded with an open academic discussion involving students from Cihan University-Duhok and a number of academics and trainers, focusing on the phenomenon of social stigma and the importance of promoting women’s participation in society. The session also featured intellectual dialogue and an exchange of views, along with in-depth discussions on ways to confront entrenched stereotypes and support the active role of women in society.

On the second day, January 18, 2026, a number of students from Cihan University-Duhok, at the initiative of the Dean of the College of Law, Dr. Reber Hussein, and under the supervision of the Academic Officer of Cihan University-Duhok, Shiyan Mahdi, participated in an important workshop organized by the Zhinda Organization in cooperation with the Independent Commission for Human Rights – Duhok Office and the Duhok Women’s Council for Peace and Participation, and in coordination with Cihan University-Duhok.

The workshop opened with welcoming remarks from both the head of the Zhinda Organization, Ms. M. Chiman, and the head of the Independent Commission for Human Rights – Duhok Office, Mr. Dalir Abdullah Hassan, who presented an overview of the workshop’s objectives and main themes.

Following this, Professor Dr. Ismail Ababakr Bamarni delivered the first lecture, titled “The Role of Legal Philosophy in Changing Social and Individual Awareness,” in which he addressed the intellectual and philosophical dimensions of law and their impact on reshaping societal mindsets.

In the second session, Dr. Zubaida Sayed Saleh presented her lecture, titled “The Impact of Social Stigma on Women’s Participation in the Labor Market,” highlighting the social and cultural challenges that hinder women’s economic empowerment. The workshop concluded with an open academic discussion involving students from Cihan University-Duhok and a number of academics and trainers. The discussion focused on the phenomenon of social stigma and the importance of promoting women’s participation in society. The session also featured intellectual dialogue and an exchange of opinions, along with in-depth discussions on ways to confront entrenched stereotypes and support women’s active role within society.

It is worth mentioning that this event comes within the activities of the project “Women of Duhok Raise Their Voices for Peace: Towards Fair and Inclusive Participation”, implemented in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1325, and with the support of both the WFWI organization and the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

Volunteers

#	Name	Duration	Credits
1	SALIH FAROQ SALIH	4	90
2	Ashti Mousa Jaafar	4	90
3	MIWAFAQ ISMAEL MOHAMMED	4	90
4	ASHAWAQ ZERAVAN MURAD ZERO	4	90
5	AZAD ZAIDAN QADER	4	90
6	HINDREEN HUSSAIN AHMED	4	90
7	Alnd Harbi Ahmad	4	90
8	Shiyan Mahdi Abdulrahman	8	100

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At the beginning of the campaign, the organizers distributed necessary materials such as gloves, garbage bags, and protective equipment to the students. The students then began cleaning the tourist area with great enthusiasm. Although the area receives many visitors each year, it has been affected by environmental pollution caused by tourist waste. Within a short time, the students cleaned a wide area and removed plastic and other harmful waste.
At the end of the campaign, both teachers and students emphasized the importance of continuing such initiatives. They highlighted that these activities not only help protect the environment of Kurdistan but also strengthen teamwork and promote a sense of civic responsibility among the younger generation.

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The Director of the Psychological and Social Counseling Center at Cihan University – Sulaimaniya delivered a seminar at (Layla Zana Basic School for Girls).

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