September 2025, University Press Office (UNPO) – The University of Duhok (UOD), in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Health of the Kurdistan Regional Government, will host the 5th International Scientific Conference on Genocide Studies under the patronage of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, H.E. Masrour Barzani.
The conference, titled “Scientific Documentation of Anfal Crimes and Mass Graves: Towards International Recognition of the Genocide of the Kurdish People,” will take place on October 28–29, 2025, at the Convention Center, University of Duhok.
This major international gathering will bring together scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to address key themes, including:
- Documentation of the Anfal crimes and mass graves
- Forensic anthropology and victim identification (DNA & molecular studies)
- Recognition of the Yazidi genocide
- Legal aspects of genocide and international justice
- The use of chemical weapons against the Kurdish people
- Psychosocial consequences and trauma studies
The conference welcomes contributions in Kurdish, Arabic, and English, and offers opportunities for keynote speeches, research presentations, and poster sessions.Registration Details:
- Iraqi participants: 25,000 IQD
- International participants: $100
- Free of charge for students
(Registration deadline: October 10, 2025) For further information and submission guidelines, please visit the official conference website: www.scientificconferenceofgenocide.krd or contact the organizing committee at [email protected] | +964 (0) 750 462 9195.The University of Duhok is proud to serve as the venue for this important international conference, reaffirming its commitment to advancing knowledge, promoting justice, and documenting the history of genocide against the Kurdish people.
The University of Duhok (UOD) is proud to serve as the host institution for the 5th International Scientific Conference of the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research and the Ministry of Health, held under the supervision of KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. Led by the University President, Dr. Dawood Sulaiman Atrushi, who serves on the conference High Committee, UOD will convene scholars, practitioners, and policymakers at the UOD Convention Center (Malta Campus) on 28–29 October 2025.
UOD provides the academic infrastructure, logistical coordination, and research environment necessary to advance the theme—“Scientific Documentation of Anfal Crimes and Mass Graves: Towards International Recognition of the Genocide of the Kurdish People.” By bringing together government bodies, health institutions, civil society, and international partners, the University helps transform evidence into advocacy and strengthens the path toward global recognition and justice.
