Sulaimani– August 5, 2025 | University Press Office (UNPO) | In a significant stride toward legal education excellence and international engagement, a distinguished team of students from the College of Law at the University of Duhok (UOD) has secured first place at the Summer Training on International Humanitarian Law, held from July 27–31, 2025, in Sulaimani.

Organized by the Kurdistan Center for International Law (KCIL), the intensive training brought together top law students from multiple universities across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRG). The event focused on advanced principles and applications of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), with participants engaging in collaborative legal simulations, case studies, and policy-oriented projects.

Winning Team from UOD College of Law

The University of Duhok’s College of Law was represented by the following outstanding students:

• Fahad Abid Ismael
  
  
• Hamdiya Jirdo Jre
  
  
• Ahmed Motasim Najmaldeen
  
  
• Ala Khorsheed Othman
  
  

Their project was unanimously selected as the best overall submission by a panel of legal experts and international law practitioners. Their achievement is a testament to UOD's academic preparation, research culture, and student leadership in global legal discourse.

Academic Excellence and Strategic Alignment

This achievement is aligned with UOD’s Strategic Vision 2023–2038, which emphasizes:

• Internationalization of academic programs
  
  
• Student empowerment through global legal frameworks
  
  
• Support for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  
  

It also reflects UOD’s commitment to practical legal training that enhances students' readiness to work in international courts, humanitarian agencies, and global legal organizations.

Certificates of Participation and Appreciation

At the closing ceremony, certificates of appreciation were distributed to all participants, recognizing their dedication to promoting international humanitarian norms and legal advocacy.

Congratulations from the UOD Law Community

On behalf of Dr. Aveen Khalid Abdulrehman, Dean of the College of Law, and the entire academic and administrative staff, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our team. Their success exemplifies the caliber of UOD’s legal education and serves as an inspiration for future generations of legal scholars.

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University Press Office, August 5, 2025
Reported by: Fatima Mahmood Ali

The News Keywords:

• University of Duhok College of Law
  
  
• International Humanitarian Law Training
  
  
• Kurdistan Center for International Law
  
  
• Legal Education in Iraq
  
  

SDG 16 Peace and Justice