Institutional development · Sustainability and civic impact · Iraq
University of Kufa college workshop examines UN Resolution 1325 and women's role in peace
The Women's Affairs Unit at the University of Kufa's College of Administration and Economics in Iraq held a workshop on women's part in building peace and community security.
Why it matters: The University of Kufa's College of Administration and Economics used its Women's Affairs Unit to deliver awareness programming on UN Security Council Resolution 1325.
The University of Kufa said the Women's Affairs Unit in its College of Administration and Economics organised a workshop on women as partners in building peace and community security.
According to the university, the workshop was intended to increase community awareness of the role women play in strengthening security and peace.
The university said the workshop was led by Professor Sundus Hamid and Amir Aqeed and introduced UN Security Council Resolution 1325 through several themes.
Editor’s view
Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor
The workshop, organised by the Women's Affairs Unit of the University of Kufa's College of Administration and Economics, introduced participants to UN Security Council Resolution 1325 with the stated aim of raising community awareness of women's role in peace and security.