Northern Technical University in Mosul hosted a meeting of women’s affairs division officials from universities in Nineveh Governorate.

Chaired by Dr. Nada Al-Abadi, Director of the Women’s Affairs Department at the Ministry of Higher Education, and for the aime to enhance cooperation between universities in the field of women’s affairs and develop joint initiatives that support women’s rights and mitigate the challenges they face in the academic community and the wider community, the meeting was held and addressed several topics, including an evaluation of current women’s affairs programs and a discussion of ways to develop them to meet the needs of the local community. The meeting also highlighted the importance of coordination between universities to exchange expertise and implement joint awareness campaigns that highlight women’s issues, such as domestic violence and teenagers marriage, for which Northern Technical University has previously organized awareness-raising events in cooperation with the Human Rights Division.
During the meeting, Dr. Nada Al-Abadi emphasized the ministry’s commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance the role of women in the academic community, noting that women’s empowerment is a priority in the ministry’s strategic plans. She also praised the fruitful cooperation between universities in Nineveh Governorate, which contributes to achieving common goals that benefit society. The progress of implementing the Iraqi Women’s Strategic Plan and the Third National Plan for Women, Peace, and Security (2024-2030) were also discussed, as well as the implementation of the five pillars. Al-Abadi emphasized that the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Abboodi, is always keen to support women’s programs and provide them with greater opportunities to assume leadership roles within the ministry. This meeting is part of a series of events organized by Northern Technical University to enhance the role of women in society and to affirm its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment for all members of society.