Continued Partnership of the Scientific Zakat Organization at Cihan University

Continued Partnership of the Scientific Zakat Organization at Cihan University – Duhok

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Continued Partnership of the Scientific Zakat Organization at Cihan University – Duhok

June 18, 2025
Civic and Social Responsibility Initiatives
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Today, on May 12, 2025, under the slogan “Volunteering is Our Responsibility”, a formal ceremony was held to mark the continuation of the partnership between the Scientific Zakat Organization and Cihan University – Duhok. The event was attended by Dr. Nawzad Yahya Bajger, President of the Board of Trustees of Cihan Universities and Institutes, and Prof. Dr. Zervan Abdulmohsen Asaad, President of Cihan University – Duhok, along with a number of government officials, religious figures, parliament members, and representatives from relevant institutions.

Following keynote speeches by the university president and the president of the board of trustees, a memorandum of understanding and cooperation was signed between the university and five public and social entities, with the goal of serving various segments and components of society. These entities include:

🔸️1. General Directorate of Awqaf and Religious Affairs – Duhok
🔸️2. General Directorate of Community Monitoring and Development – Duhok
🔸️3. Directorate of Combating Violence Against Women and Family
🔸️4. Duhok Branch of the Kurdistan Women’s Union
🔸️5. Independent Human Rights Commission – Duhok Governorate

This agreement follows a series of prior collaborative efforts and joint activities between the university and several governmental bodies, organizations, centers, unions, and civil society groups.

About the Scientific Zakat Organization
What is the mission of the Scientific Zakat Organization?

🔹 Main slogan: “Volunteering is Our Responsibility”

On May 5, 2025, the organization held its inaugural Scientific Zakat Conference in Erbil. The event featured a wide range of research papers, academic discussions, and presentations addressing educational, awareness, and scientific topics. As a continuation of this initiative, the current event was held on May 12, 2025, at Cihan University – Duhok.

The Scientific Zakat Organization operates under the umbrella of Cihan Universities Group, with a mission to provide:

– Scientific, academic, educational, and awareness-based services
– Public health and psychological counseling services
– Free support to low-income families
– Assistance to patients with chronic illnesses
– Courses, workshops, and seminars for religious instructors and government administrators

Additionally, the organization works to empower and support students, youth, women, and disadvantaged individuals, especially those unable to continue their education. This includes organizing skill-building and development programs designed to create real and impactful employment opportunities.

Volunteers

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Media Department Conducts Special Seminar on Combating Violence Against Women

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.

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Media Department Students Participate in an Awareness Activity as Part of the Campaign Against Violence Against Women

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.

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a course in the field of pedagogy has commenced for a group of Sharabazir educators at Cihan University – Sulaymaniyah

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.