The Center for Gender Equality Studies at the University of Duhok recently concluded a comprehensive 6-day in-person program in collaboration with the American Corner-Duhok to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The program, which took place on Sundays and Mondays from November 12 to 27, 2023, was designed to address critical issues such as effective communication between genders, UN Resolution 1325, Sustainable Development Goal No. 5, and women’s active pa