On Thursday, December 19th, 2019, Charmo University in Chamchamal hosted a workshop to discuss implementation of the ministry decree to integrate gender studies into the curriculum of all KRG universities. Dr Nicola Ashraf of Charmo University led the discussion, having developed a proposal for the terms of reference that included some 30 items. Following the discussion, the group agreed to work with the three structural elements that guide CGDS: education, research, and community capacity building. Dr. Choman Hardi, Dr. Lynn Rose, and Mr. Shko Shwan attended the workshop and received certificates of participation.