The College of Education for Women, through its Division of Studies and Planning and in collaboration with the Continuing Education Unit, organized a training workshop titled “Women’s Dignity Between Western Societal Concepts and Islamic Religious Guidelines.” The workshop was attended by a distinguished group of faculty members, staff, and students, and was presented by Assistant Lecturers Rand Saad Maki and Fatima Abbas Fadhil.
The workshop aimed to explore the differences in how women are treated in Western societies compared to Islamic teachings. It also sought to clarify the distinction between justice and equality, and to define the respective roles of men and women in life, based on their physical and psychological makeup.
The presenters concluded with a set of key recommendations, including the need to strengthen awareness and educational programs that focus on women’s rights and dignity in both contexts. They emphasized the use of modern media and technology to reach a broader audience, the importance of developing and enforcing laws that protect women’s rights and prevent discrimination and violence, and the necessity for governments to ensure effective implementation of these laws. The workshop also called for enhanced intercultural and interfaith dialogue to foster mutual understanding and cooperation in the field of women’s rights, as well as the organization of conferences and workshops that bring together thinkers and leaders from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, it advocated for supporting initiatives that empower women in economic, political, and social spheres to ensure their active participation.
This activity contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 5, which promotes gender equality.
