On Thursday, December 5th, 2019, the CGDS team participated in the annual conference for the gender canters in Kurdistan. The conference took place in Sulaimani and was part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. It was organized by the KRG High Council of Women’s Affairs and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Affairs. There were three panel discussions focusing on the development of the centers, the obstacles they are facing, and how they can play a central role in establishing gender equality. His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Qubad Talabany provided a keynote speech. His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education Mr Aram Mohammad Qadir and His Excellency Sulaimani Governor Mr. Haval Abubakir also participated in the conference. Dr. Choman Hardi, Director of CGDS, talked about CGDS’s current projects including the EU and the LSE projects.
The text of her speech can be found here.