Enhancing Legal Awareness of Women’s Rights
On December 9, 2025, the Faculty of Law at Tishk International University organized a national workshop entitled “The Role of Legislation in Protecting Women against Violence.”
Workshop Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | The Role of Legislation in Protecting Women against Violence |
| Date | December 9, 2025 |
| Audience | Exclusively for female employees |
| Attendees | Faculty members and staff from different university departments |
Speakers and Moderator
| Role | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Presenter | Professor Dr. Rozhan Dzayee | Dean of the Faculty of Law, TIU |
| Moderator | Ms. Zainab Yaseen Ahmed | Lecturer, Faculty of Nursing, TIU |
Workshop Objectives
The workshop aimed to:
| Objective | Description |
|---|---|
| Highlight legislative framework | Examine laws protecting women from various forms of violence |
| Enhance legal awareness | Educate female staff on national and international mechanisms supporting women’s rights |
Key Topics Addressed
| Focus Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Legislative foundations | Legal basis for protecting women |
| Implementation challenges | Key obstacles in enforcing anti-violence legislation |
| Promoting legal awareness | Strategies for increasing awareness of women’s rights |
| Role of academic institutions | Providing a safe and equitable environment for women |
Open Discussion
The event concluded with an open discussion on:
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Key challenges associated with implementing anti-violence legislation
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Strategies for promoting legal awareness
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The role of academic institutions in providing a safe and equitable environment for women
Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
| SDG | Alignment |
|---|---|
| SDG 5 – Gender Equality | Raising awareness of women’s rights and supporting legal efforts to combat violence |
| SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals | Inter-college collaboration and engagement of experts to strengthen knowledge frameworks in women’s protection |
Institutional Commitment
Through this initiative, the Faculty of Law at Tishk International University reaffirms its commitment to:
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Supporting legal and research-driven efforts that contribute to justice and equality
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Fostering a safe and equitable environment within the academic community and beyond
Keywords: Women’s Protection, Anti-Violence Legislation, Gender Equality, Legal Awareness, Faculty of Law, Tishk International University, Professor Dr. Rozhan Dzayee, Ms. Zainab Yaseen Ahmed, SDG 5, SDG 17, Women’s Rights, Legal Framework, Safe Environment, Academic Institutions, Justice and Equality
