The University of Baghdad, College of Pharmacy organized a peaceful protest on Thursday, 22 October 2026, in rejection of the ban on wearing the hijab in educational institutions in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The protest was attended by the Dean of the College, Prof. Dr. Sarmed H. kathem Al-khateeb, accompanied by the Administrative Associate Dean, Prof. Dr. Shihab Hattab Mutlag, and participated in by a number of faculty members, staff, and students, expressing solidarity with women and female students affected by these restrictions.
The protest underscores the importance of respecting freedom of belief, upholding human dignity, and promoting the values of tolerance, equality, and non-discrimination. It also reflects the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 5 (Gender Equality), Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), in support of more equitable societies that respect fundamental rights and freedoms.
