Women Empowerment Division

Based on the principle of directing efforts and highlighting the achievement of gender equality in educational institutions and in accordance with the fifth goal of the united nations development program 2015-2030 (gender equality), the women's empowerment unit has been established in all iraqi universities, which is technically linked to the women's empowerment department in the ministry of higher education, which in turn is linked to the women's empowerment department in the secretariat of the council of ministers. Administratively, the unit is linked to the office of the university's president for within the structure of the university presidency and its affiliated Colleges, within a unified vision to enhance the role of women in management and leadership, stand against all forms of discrimination, and formulate public policies that guarantee equal opportunities between the genders at all levels, starting with equal control. Opportunities for admission to all types of study programs and for all specializations, including equal tasks for both genders as faculty members, and ending with achieving equality between males and females in assuming middle and senior administrative and leadership positions.

Empowering women to be a major actor in achieving sustainable development in a nation that guarantees them all their constitutional rights, making them capable of dealing with challenges and enhancing their role in all fields, achieving full protection for them and guaranteeing them - without any discrimination - the economic, social and political opportunities that enable them to enhance their capabilities to raise their status. Motherland.

Providing women with skills and knowledge, developing them and developing them to be effective community members and efficient leaders who participate in decision-making and influence its strategic formulation and activation, in a way that meets the nations needs in the current and future stages.

Working to increase the percentage of women leaders in the ministry of higher education by highlighting womens competencies and achievements. Developing womens scientific capabilities in higher education by working to facilitate and support their participation in local and international conferences. Enhancing womens participation in economic development by supporting entrepreneurial projects and technological incubators. Obtaining the support of the international community and local and international organizations to contribute to the implementation of united nations resolutions related to women. Increasing community awareness of womens status and rights and combating violence by holding more courses and conducting research with specialized centers. Improving the image of women in all forms of visual, audio and print media. Honoring creative and distinguished iraqi women in their fields of specialization through creative awards or making documentary films about their achievements. Supporting young female researchers who carry out distinguished research at an early age in the doctoral stage according to specialized committees that select distinguished works for the purpose of supporting them. Working to integrate the concept of gender into the ministrys plans and programs.