Under the patronage of the esteemed Dean of the College of Science for Women, Professor Dr. Sameera Naji Kazem, the Continuing Education Unit, in cooperation with the Women’s Affairs Unit, organized a workshop entitled “Education Is Women’s Power to Build a Better Future.” The workshop was delivered by Dr. Solaf Abdul Khudair and Assistant Lecturer Shaimaa Saleh Mahdi.
The workshop aimed to highlight the importance of education as a fundamental human right and a key pillar for improving the quality of life for families and society. It emphasized education’s vital role in broadening women’s horizons on both personal and professional levels, and in enhancing their participation in economic and social development pathways.
The workshop discussed the main challenges facing women’s education, particularly economic burdens, the distance of educational institutions in some areas, the impact of certain social norms and traditions, as well as challenges related to infrastructure and the educational environment.
It also shed light on the positive economic impact of women’s education, as educated women contribute to improving family income, increasing employment opportunities, and participating in development projects. This, in turn, helps reduce poverty and unemployment rates and supports economic growth.
Furthermore, the workshop addressed the importance of women’s education in the fields of science, technology, and innovation, and its role in promoting entrepreneurship, contributing to addressing environmental challenges, building sustainable industries, and achieving equality in the labor market.
The workshop concluded by emphasizing that educated women represent a fundamental pillar for positive change through their active participation in economic and social decision-making, leading sustainability initiatives, preserving the environment, promoting the values of peace and justice, and building a more aware and inclusive society— in line with the mission of the College and its objectives in serving the community.
