Under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Professor Dr. Sarmed H. Kathem Alkhateeb, the University Educational and Psychological Counseling Unit at the University of Baghdad / College of Pharmacy held an in-person awareness workshop entitled “Human Rights and Domestic Violence”, on Sunday 18 oct. 2026 delivered by Lecturer Dr. Zeena Munther Ahmed, a faculty member at the Pharmacology and Toxicology Department.
The workshop aimed to introduce the concept of human rights, mitigate domestic violence and its negative impacts on individuals and society, and enhance psychological and social awareness to safeguard the family.
The workshop included several topics, including fundamental human rights and protective legislation; forms and psychological/social consequences of domestic violence; and mechanisms for support, prevention, and building family and community stability. It also addressed the importance of respecting human dignity and fundamental rights within the family and society, emphasizing equality and non-discrimination. Furthermore, the workshop highlighted the role of awareness and education in the early identification of domestic violence cases and reducing their prevalence.
The workshop concluded that intensifying educational and counseling programs is vital, along with strengthening institutional and community support to protect those affected by domestic violence and promote a culture of tolerance and mutual respect within the family and society.
