The Women’s Affairs Unit at Polytechnic College – Al-Qadisiyah, as part of the third National Action Plan for Women, Peace, and Security / Pillar of Prevention (Clause Three), organized a legal workshop titled “Raising Awareness Among Women on the Applicable Regulations and Laws Related to Their Rights and Duties,” in collaboration with the Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics. The workshop was presented by Assistant Lecturer Nidaa Ajeel Douhan and Assistant Lecturer Thamar Ali Abdul Amir.
The workshop covered several key topics aimed at empowering women with knowledge of their rights and duties within the framework of applicable law. The discussion began with a general introduction to the concept of laws and regulations and their importance in organizing the relationship between the individual, society, and the state, emphasizing that legal knowledge is essential for protecting rights, not a secondary matter.
The workshop also reviewed the most significant laws concerning women in areas such as employment, education, health, and social protection. It highlighted the rights these laws guarantee, such as equality, non-discrimination, the right to participate, and protection from violence and exploitation. The session further discussed women’s rights within the family and society, including marital rights, maternity rights, and their right to make decisions about their lives.
Another key focus of the workshop was on the duties of women as citizens and active members of society, such as adherence to laws, positive participation, and respect for mutual rights. Mechanisms for filing complaints and grievances were also presented, along with the relevant authorities to approach in cases of rights violations, providing practical steps for submitting reports and seeking legal support.
The workshop concluded by emphasizing the importance of strengthening solidarity among women and building a conscious legal culture that contributes to protecting women and empowering them to confidently and responsibly claim their rights.