As part of the scientific activities of the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Engineering, a awareness workshop titled “Together for an Environment that Preserves Women’s Dignity: No to Violence Against Women” was held on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the College of Engineering – Al-Nahrain University and was presented by Assistant Lecturer Nawras Hussein Abdullah.

This event was organized in collaboration with the Women’s Affairs Unit and the Psychological Counseling Unit at the College of Engineering, emphasizing institutional integration in supporting humanitarian and social causes within the academic community.

The workshop witnessed wide participation from the department’s faculty members and students, in addition to guests from the College of Engineering’s administration, who stressed the importance of academic engagement in raising societal awareness regarding women’s issues and rights, and the necessity of integrating such topics into educational curricula and student activities.

The workshop discussed various forms of violence against women—physical, psychological, domestic, economic, sexual, and societal—explaining their manifestations, causes, and destructive impacts on individuals, families, and society. It also highlighted relevant international legal frameworks, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and UN Security Council resolutions related to women, peace, and security, shedding light on their role in protecting women’s rights and promoting social justice.

The presenter also reviewed alarming UN statistics indicating that one in every three women worldwide is subjected to some form of violence during her lifetime, reflecting the magnitude of this global challenge and the urgent need to intensify efforts to combat all its forms.

At the conclusion of the event, attendees praised the importance and relevance of the topic, and the workshop concluded with a set of recommendations calling for enhanced academic, social, and educational efforts to combat violence against women and promote an environment that respects women’s rights and guarantees them a safe and dignified life, contributing to the development of an aware and just society grounded in humanitarian values.