The Center for Gender and Development Studies is pleased to announce that Mr. Ali Hussein Azeez Abo-Jadya has completed his STEM Master of Science degree in Business Analytics from W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, in which he earned a GPA of 3.87. This eighteen-month...
We at the Center for Gender and Development Studies at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani, are happy to continue our institutional membership in the Disability History Association. We take an intersectional approach to gender justice, with a particular focus on disability rights and disability advocacy. Working with...
The CGDS directors and administrative team gathered at the Ramada Hotel in Sulaimani for an all-day retreat. With CGDS’s growth over the years since its founding in 2015, we recognized the need to maximize the efficiency of CGDS both internally and externally. Ms. Sewe Anwar, CGDS Coordinator, and...
On January 13 2021, CGDS was hosted by the Enable the Children Association, a group in Sulaimani that supports and advocates for people with Brain Paralysis (Cerebral Palsy) and their families. Dr. Lynn Rose, CGDS Deputy Director, and Ms. Tara Burhan, CGDS MENA Community Liaison, spoke...
As part of our role as implementing partner with UNFPA in a project to improve gender equity, CGDS held a focus group discussion on December 17, 2020. The workshop focused on the plan to combat violence against women for 2017-2027. The group consisted of 16 guests,...
On January 13 2021, Mr. Ramyar Ismail participated in a panel discussion at the conference “For a Better Future, We Work Voluntarily.” Held at the University of Raparin, the panelists discussed the importance of volunteering for young people. They defined the concept of volunteerism, provided supporting...
