Assistant Lecturer Hijran Nasser Sultan, a faculty member in the Department of Art Education at the College of Education, Al-Zahraa University for Women, and Head of the College’s Student Activities Division, participated in a panel discussion organized by the Women’s Forum of the Karbala Youth and Sports Directorate, in cooperation with the Women for Justice Organization, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The event was held under the patronage of Karbala Governor Dr. Eng. Nassif Jassim Al-Khattabi as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.

 

The discussion addressed the legal and procedural aspects of handling cases of violence against women, ways to raise awareness of women’s rights, and mechanisms for their protection. Legal experts and specialists in family and child protection participated in the event, highlighting the importance of community awareness in preventing and reducing violence against women.

 

This participation reflects the College of Education’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with community institutions and supporting awareness-raising initiatives aimed at promoting legal awareness, safeguarding women’s rights, and fostering a culture that rejects violence against women.