Within the activities of the (Zakat Al-Ilm) foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, and in the presence of faculty members and staff, a seminar was delivered by Dr. (Dezhwar Ahmed), a lecturer in the Department of Law, titled “Discipline and Accountability in the University Environment” on June 24, 2026.
Key Points:
Defining academic and behavioral discipline and its importance within the campus.
Explaining the concept of accountability as a cornerstone for academic integrity and quality assurance.
Analysing university regulations and bylaws that define the rights and duties of faculty members
Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah , The 4th Professional Training Course for Lawyers Commences at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya
Today, Saturday (July 11, 2026), at 9:00 AM, the fourth professional training course for lawyers officially commenced at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya. This joint initiative between Cihan University-Sulaimaniya and the Sulaimaniya Regional Court of Appeals is organized under the supervision of the Zakat Al-Im Foundation and the University’s Law Department. The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including: Judge Omar Ahmed Mohamed, President of the Sulaimaniya Regional Court of Appeals; Prof. Dr. Awat Omar Haji, President of the Garmiyan Regional Court of Appeals; Assist. Prof. Dr. Sadat Abdullah, Vice President of the University; and Assist. Prof. Dr. Nuri Hama Saeed, Director of the Zakat Al-Im Foundation, alongside esteemed judges, course instructors, and a significant number of graduates and lawyers.
Opening Panel Discussion: (Professionalism in Legal Practice)
The course kicked off with an insightful panel discussion titled “Professionalism in Legal Practice: Between Ethical Commitment and Legal Competence.” Moderated by Assist. Prof. Dr. Nuri Hama Saeed, the panel featured two main themes:
The First Theme: (The Ethical Duties of a Lawyer)
Presented by Judge Omar Ahmed Mohamed, who emphasized the vital role of ethical responsibilities in the legal profession, including honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and the dedication to self-development and continuous reading.
The Second Theme: (A Comprehensive Overview of Civil and Criminal Lawsuit Principles)
Presented by Judge Prof. Dr. Awat Omar Haji, who provided a scientific overview of the most essential legal principles governing civil and criminal cases.
Course Schedule:
This highly valuable training course will take place every Saturday at 9:00 AM on the campus of Cihan University-Sulaimaniya and will run until the end of August
On July 6, 2026, within the framework of the ongoing projects and activities of the “Scientific Zakat” foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, Dr. Mahmoud Murad Ibrahim, a lecturer in the Law Department, delivered a seminar aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Ministry of Interior personnel in Duhok Governorate. The seminar was titled: “The Disciplinary System of the Internal Security Forces and its Impact on Enhancing Security Capabilities.”
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).
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Assistant Professor Dr. Nouri Hamah Saeed, Director of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University–Sulaymaniyah, held a seminar for the students of the Educational Complex (Sami Hussein Nazim) at the new Jawarchara residential complex. During the seminar, he highlighted the most common crimes among juveniles from the perspective of Islamic law and legislation. He also provided a summary of the Juvenile Care Law. Among the topics of the seminar were crimes related to the misuse of communication tools. In conclusion, the importance of upholding high values in educational institutions was emphasized. Thanks to the administration and teachers of the complex for their warm welcome.
The discussion about legal issues, agricultural land problems, popular mobilization issues, oil and budget problems, the non-disbursement of the region’s operating budget, and company problems.
On 24/2/2024, the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Law and the University Administration, organized a scientific seminar during which Mr. Hashmand Osman Rasul, Assistant Director of the Social Security Department in Sulaymaniyah, presented a topic. The aim of the seminar was to provide a comprehensive analysis of the “Summary of Pension Law” and social security. The purpose of this seminar was to present a legal perspective on the laws and regulations related to pension laws and social security systems.
By providing these legal frameworks, the presenter sought to equip law students, as well as the academic and administrative staff, with a deeper understanding of their entitlements to retirement and social security. The seminar was a valuable opportunity for law students to bridge the gap between legal theory and practical application, enabling students to gain a practical perspective on the application of legal principles.
The partnership between the Zakat of Knowledge Foundation, the Law Department, and the University Administration underscores the university’s commitment to providing comprehensive education and empowering the community with leading knowledge in the fields of law and social security. The purpose of these activities is to enrich the academic experience and professional development of students and administrative staff.
On Saturday (23/8/2025) for the closing ceremony of the third professional course for lawyers, organized by the Zakat al-Ilm Foundation in cooperation with the Department of Law, attended by the instructors of the course, including: Judge (Abdulkarim Haidar Ali) (former member of the Region’s Court of Cassation), Judge (Jassim Jaza Jafar) (alternate member of the Federal Supreme Court in Iraq), Judge (Soran Ibrahim) (Judge of the Personal Status Court in Sulaymaniyah), and Judge (Sirwan Rawof Ali) (Judge of the Sharba Jir First Instance Court), as well as the presence of: Assistant Professor Dr. (Saddat Abdullah Aziz), Assistant to the President of the University, Assistant Professor Dr. (Nuri Hama Said), Director of the Zakat al-Ilm Foundation, Dr. (Asso Hameshin Abdulkarim), Head of the Department of Law, and Dr. (Dijwar Anwar), Director of University Management. During the ceremony, a shield of honor was awarded from the University Presidency to the esteemed judges in appreciation of their efforts and hard work, and thereafter, thanks and appreciation were expressed from the University Presidency to the supervisors of the course, who are graduates of the Department of Law, namely: (Yara Sarwar Jalil), (Arya Omar Ahmed), and (NimaSalah Ahmed, Helen Salar Abdul-Lah, and Sarood Jalal Hama Gharib, and at the end of the course, participation certificates were awarded to the participants. It is worth mentioning that this course started on (28/6) and concluded on (23/8), with a total of more than (24) study hours.
A joint scientific activity between the Zakat Al-Elim Foundation and the Law Department at cihan University in Sulaimani… On Saturday at 12 pm, the Zakat Al-Elim Foundation organized, in collaboration with the Law Department, a seminar for His Excellency Judge Talib Majid Sharif, Judge of Sulaimani Court 4, titled: Personal Status Law Between Texts and Applications Related to Inheritance. Dr. Nuri Hamah Said presented a theoretical discussion on the topic, and then the guest judge clearly spoke about the practical aspect and how the court deals with those texts. After that, Mr. Dr. Ismail Najmuddin Namik, Head of the Law Department at cihan University, hosted the distinguished guest, which is one of the activities of the World University in Sulaimani.
