International Mother Language Day at Cihan University-sulaimaniyah

,Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah

n International Mother Language Day, the Law Department at Cihan University-Slemani discussed the legal and administrative dimensions of the Kurdish language within official institutions

Within the framework of ongoing scientific and academic activities, and to commemorate International Mother Language Day, the Department of Law at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya organized a specialized field workshop titled “The Kurdish Language as a Language of Administrative Writing.” The workshop was held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the university’s seminar hall. The event was attended by the University President, Prof. Dr. Omed Rafiq Fatah, the Vice President, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sadat Abdullah, along with a significant number of faculty members and students.
The panel discussion featured an in-depth analysis of the obstacles and challenges facing the use of the Kurdish language in official institutions generally, and within the Sulaymaniyah Governorate specifically. The topics were presented as follows:
First Topic: Mr. Shaho Osman Karim (Deputy Governor of Sulaymaniyah) presented a comprehensive field assessment regarding “The level of reliance on Kurdish as a language of administrative writing in the institutions of Sulaymaniyah Governorate,” highlighting both the positive and negative aspects of language usage in official correspondence.
Second Topic: Ms. Layla Omar Ali (Head of Sulaymaniyah Municipality) discussed the subject from the perspective of service institutions, focusing on “The role of the Municipality in promoting and developing the standard Kurdish language,” providing live examples from the field.
Third Topic: Dr. Aso Hamashin Abdulkarim (Head of the Law Department) focused on the legal and administrative aspects, elaborating on “The role of administrative authority in prioritizing the Kurdish language as both an official language and a mother tongue,” clarifying the legal responsibilities in this regard.
The panel was moderated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Ibad Ibrahim Ahmed (Faculty member in the Department of Law).
The workshop concluded with a Q&A session involving the attendees and the presentation of several recommendations aimed at improving the quality of written language in government departments.

Volunteers

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On Saturday, 2 April 2026, the Business Administration Department at Cihan University–Erbil conducted a field campaign to remove harmful waste from the surroundings of the Sheikh Turab area. This activity was supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Hawkar Qasim Pirdawood, Head of the Department of Business Administration, A group of active students from different academic stages in the department also participated.
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.

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah ,May 1, 2026, The “Towards Excellence” (Baraw Balla Bun) event, organized by Rozh Institute and primarily sponsored by Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, was held with the attendance of over 2,000 students. During the event, Asst. Lect. Lehat Yousif, Director of Admissions and Registration at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, provided detailed information about the university to the attendees. Following this, the admissions and registration staff distributed gifts and brochures to the students participating in the event.

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah ،On February 25, 2026, Prof. Dr. Karim Sharif Qarachatani, Director of the Psychological and Social Counseling Center at Cihan University – Sulaimaniya, delivered an educational seminar for the students of (Layla Zana Basic School for Girls). The seminar focused on effective study methods, exam preparation, and techniques for overcoming exam-related fear and anxiety.