📍 College of Law, UOD –May 6, 2025 | University Press Office (UNPO) | As part of its weekly academic enrichment program and in alignment with the University of Duhok’s (UOD) strategic goals for community engagement, legal education, and gender protection, the Quality Assurance Unit at the College of Law—in cooperation with the Department of Law—organized an insightful seminar titled “Women’s Criminal Protection from Domestic Violence.” The session was presented by Assistant Lecturer Binak Abdullah Abdulqader on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, and attended by faculty members.

🎓 Strengthening Legal Awareness Through Scholarly Discourse
The seminar focused on the evolving legal mechanisms that aim to protect women from domestic violence in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. Lecturer Binak Abdullah highlighted key legal provisions, criminal justice procedures, and constitutional guarantees that ensure women's protection and access to justice.

Among the core topics addressed were:

• The definition and forms of domestic violence under current Iraqi and Kurdish law
   
• The role of criminal law in prosecuting offenders and protecting victims
   
• Legal gaps and challenges in enforcement mechanisms
   
• Comparative legal practices from regional and international frameworks
   

🗣️ Interactive Dialogue and Academic Engagement
The seminar concluded with a dynamic Q&A session, where participants raised critical questions related to enforcement, victims' rights, and the need for further legislative reforms. Attendees appreciated the comprehensive approach of the presenter and her emphasis on both legal principles and human rights protections.

🔍 Strategic Relevance to UOD Vision 2023–2038
This seminar exemplifies UOD’s strategic priority of enhancing social justice, gender equality, and legal literacy within the university community. It also supports UOD’s ongoing mission to equip students and faculty with practical knowledge that contributes to broader societal change.

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📢 University Press Office –May 6, 2025
📝 Reported by: Fatima Mahmood Ali
 

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• University of Duhok Women’s Rights
   
• Domestic Violence Protection Laws Iraq
   
• Gender Justice in Kurdistan
   
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