As part of the 16-Day Campaign to Combat Violence Against Women, the Women’s Affairs Unit at Al-Qadisiyah Polytechnic College – University of Middle Euphrates Technology, organized an awareness seminar entitled “Violence Against Women: A Community Responsibility and a Call for Justice”, attended by faculty members and students.
The seminar was presented by Dr. Diana Neama, Dr. Asmaa Abdul Wahid, and Dr. Maisam Hilal, covering multiple themes, including:
- Understanding violence against women as a social phenomenon that extends beyond the individual, making it a shared responsibility of the entire community.
- Highlighting various forms of violence, including psychological, physical, economic, and digital abuse, and examining their profound effects on families and social structures.
- Discussing the role of governmental institutions, legal authorities, and civil society organizations in promoting justice and protecting women from violations.
- Exploring reporting mechanisms, as well as psychological and legal support for victims, while emphasizing the importance of raising awareness and cultivating a rights-based culture that rejects all forms of violence.
The seminar underscored the need for collective societal action to build a safe environment that listens to women’s voices, empowers them, enforces deterrent laws, and fosters a culture of justice and equality, contributing to a violence-free society founded on mutual respect.