On November 16, 2021, the Center for Gender Equality Studies at the University of Duhok organized an awareness-raising training course under the slogan "Equality is the Foundation of Happiness and a Healthy Family" at the Cultural and Social Center.

Ms. Sumaya Saeed Khalid, Director of the Center for Gender Equality Studies at the University of Duhok, stated that this course was conducted on the occasion of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, commemorated annually on November 25. She added that the course would run for three days, with the participation of 30 students and staff members from the University of Duhok.

During the course, various topics related to gender and equality are presented, highlighting how these concepts complement one another. Specialized lecturers are conducting and leading the sessions, with two instructors taking part each day. Upon completion of the course, certificates will be awarded to the participants. This course was organized in collaboration with the Department of Sociology at the College of Humanities.