{"id":39651,"date":"2026-04-03T08:50:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iku.atu.edu.iq\/?p=39651"},"modified":"2026-04-03T08:51:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:51:03","slug":"a-broad-meeting-was-convened-to-strengthen-the-role-of-the-womens-affairs-unit-and-implement-national-plans-at-al-kufa-technical-institute-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iku.atu.edu.iq\/?p=39651&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"A broad meeting was convened to strengthen the role of the Women\u2019s Affairs Unit and implement national plans at Al-Kufa Technical Institute for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-violet-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69e56d70bec5d60714f472328caf7fd2 wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">The Dean of Al-Kufa Technical Institute, Prof. Dr. Athir Kazem Obaidi, held an expanded meeting with the Women\u2019s Affairs Unit coordinator and members as part of routine follow-up to review activity progress and the unit\u2019s specialized programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-violet-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2743129d2e88b1bf09aeb258d1757ea7 wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">The meeting included a comprehensive review of mechanisms to implement the national plans for 2026 presented by the unit\u2019s head, Eng. Dr. Lamia Fahim Katran. Discussions focused on key strategic areas, notably: monitoring the national strategy items to combat violence against women; activating the outcomes of the Third National Plan for Women, Security, and Peace (2025\u20132030); and completing requirements of the 2026 Iraqi National Women\u2019s Strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-violet-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4bac46c71a0fee2400bc22e53f2ac3d wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">The Dean affirmed the Deanship\u2019s commitment to provide full logistical and moral support for the unit\u2019s activities, stressing that these initiatives should align with ministerial directives aimed at empowering women within educational institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-violet-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-93bd87e15494f17bbdf4b157b0889c13 wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">He also expressed high appreciation for the unit staff\u2019s efforts, praising their role in organizing events that raise awareness, strengthen support for women, and develop their skills\u2014positively impacting the academic work environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-violet-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2ac7592c061f9dab0beb2ff13ebcc1cf wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">The meeting concluded with a set of recommendations from the Dean to improve the unit\u2019s administrative and organizational procedures, adopt targeted initiatives that serve the institute\u2019s goals, enhance women\u2019s role in serving the community, and raise the institute\u2019s academic and social standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-violet-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-422d5530857435844da1e79edeab8cc9 wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">He emphasized that women\u2019s empowerment is not merely an administrative objective but a fundamental pillar for institutional development and achieving sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" 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