“Human Development, Decision-Making, and Enhancing Women’s Capacities and Role in Society”
The Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Polytechnic – Al-Qadisiyah, in cooperation with the Department of Insurance Techniques and as part of the Third National Plan for Women: Security and Peace as a Pillar of Institutional Reform, held a seminar titled “Human Development, Decision-Making, and Enhancing Women’s Capacities and Role in Society.” The seminar was presented by Dr. Salima Najm Abdullah, Eng. Zaid Kazem Katouf, and Eng. Omaima Farman Toman.
The seminar included a definition of human development and decision-making, types of decisions, and the role of women in human development and decision-making processes.
It was emphasized that enhancing women’s capacities is not a luxury but a developmental necessity. Every opportunity granted to women, every skill they acquire, and every decision they participate in directly impacts the family, society, and the nation. When women are given the space to express their opinions and take part in decision-making, they become genuine partners in change, rather than mere recipients.
At the conclusion of the seminar, several recommendations were presented aimed at providing women with greater opportunities to participate in decision-making across various fields, granting them the support they deserve, and recognizing their ability to innovate and shape the future. When we all participate in decision-making, we create development and shape the future.