On Wednesday, September 8, 2026: Ms. Dileen Sardar Zuhdi, Director of the Center for Gender Equality Studies, participated in a high-level meeting with Mr. Ammar Al-Hakim, with the presence of the President of the University of Duhok, Prof. Dr. Dawood Atrushi. During the meeting—which was attended by a number of research center directors from the University of Duhok—discussions focused on the vital role of the centers in community service, advancing research policies, and strengthening collaborative bridges to support sustainable development issues.