On December 5th, 2023, Dr. Choman Hardi, CGDS Director, led a training session as part of a TOT (Training of Trainers) organized by PDO (People Development Organization) in Sulaimani for their project "Lean In: Fostering Women's Leadership." During the training, Dr. Hardi discussed fundamental concepts of gender, emphasizing both biological differences between women and men and socially constructed gender distinctions. Approximately 15 participants from various NGOs attended the training, engaging in discussions and activities aimed at promoting women's leadership and addressing gender-related challenges in their respective organizations and communities.