Collaboration Between TIU Law Faculty and HMU College of Nursing
The Faculty of Law at Tishk International University and the College of Nursing at Hawler Medical University jointly organized a multidisciplinary workshop entitled “Pregnancy Resulting from Rape: Balancing the Safety of the Victim and the Protection of the Fetus.” The workshop was held on February 5, 2026, in the Seminar Hall of the College of Nursing, with the participation of a distinguished group of academics and professionals from nursing, midwifery, law, and mental health.
Workshop Sessions and Speakers
| Speaker | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Dr. Kastro Salem | Lecturer, Department of Law, TIU |
| Asmaa Yassin | Research Assistant, College of Nursing, HMU |
| Jwan Fares | Research Assistant, College of Nursing, HMU |
| Pekhal Othman | Master’s Student, College of Nursing, HMU |
Key Themes and Objectives
The workshop aimed to promote evidence-based academic and ethical dialogue on pregnancy resulting from sexual violence, examined from integrated medical, legal, ethical, psychological, and human rights perspectives, with particular attention to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Legal Framework Discussion: The Faculty of Law provided an in-depth discussion of the legal framework governing abortion-related issues, women’s rights, and legal obligations associated with fetal protection. The sessions also clarified the legal responsibilities of medical and legal professionals when addressing such cases.
Medical and Nursing Dimensions: The workshop addressed medical and nursing implications of pregnancy resulting from rape, the professional role of midwives, and the psychological dimensions of sexual violence, emphasizing trauma-informed mental health care.
Conclusion and Multidisciplinary Panel
The workshop concluded with an open discussion and a multidisciplinary panel that encouraged critical thinking and constructive academic exchange. The workshop emphasized protecting the dignity, safety, and well-being of survivors while carefully considering ethical and legal responsibilities related to fetal protection, and the necessity of providing humane, non-judgmental, rights-based, and ethically grounded care.
Alignment with SDGs
| SDG | Focus |
|---|---|
| SDG 3 | Good Health and Well-being |
| SDG 5 | Gender Equality |
| SDG 16 | Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions |
Keywords: Pregnancy Resulting from Rape, Victim Safety, Fetal Protection, Multidisciplinary Workshop, SDG 3, SDG 5, SDG 16, Faculty of Law, College of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Tishk International University, Legal Framework, Women’s Rights, Trauma-Informed Care, Sexual Violence, Reproductive Health, Public Health, Ethical Dialogue, Human Rights
