On November 29, 2023, Savan Abdulrahman, CGDS research assistant contributing to the Masculinity research project, moderated a panel discussion titled “The Importance of Engaging Young People and Men for an Equal Society Free of Violence” during the final conference of "International Cooperation to Strengthen Democracy and Equality...
In celebration of March 8th, a panel was organized in Sulaimani by the Kurdish Library, Archive, and Research Center. The panel featured women activists, academics, and NGO members and aimed to recognize the literary work of Narmin Osman, Choman Hardi (focused on Anfal women survivors), and Farida. Choman...
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...
On March 9th, in celebration of International Women's Day, Dr. Choman Hardi participated as a panelist in an event organized by the Kurdistan Technical Institute titled "Women's Voice: Challenges and Opportunities." The panel addressed various topics, including countering arguments against women's rights activists, challenges faced by women journalists,...
On March 8th, 2024, International Women's Day, Dr. Choman Hardi, CGDS Director, participated as a speaker in a debate organized by the National Institute of Technology. During the panel discussion, she highlighted the challenges and triumphs of her journey as a poet, writer, and women's rights advocate. Dr....
From 6th July – 10th July 2023, Shanya Saeed, CGDS Project Officer, and Savan Abdulrahman, CGDS Research Assistant, recently participated in a four-day training organized by RNTC Media in Erbil. The training focused on SRHR (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights) social media content creation. Representatives from 15...
From February 26th to March 2nd, 2023, Shanya Saeed, CGDS Project Officer, participated in an exclusive project management training organized by the Rwanga Foundation as part of their Multi-Year Resilience Program. The training, attended by 15 participants from diverse NGOs and government sectors, focused on essential project management skills...
On September 28th and 29th, 2023, Dr. Choman Hardi, CGDS Director, participated in the "The Kurds and 'The Others' in the Post-Sectarian Middle East" Kurdish Studies conference held in Lecce, Italy. This event aimed to transcend the typical narratives surrounding contemporary Kurdish and Middle Eastern politics, challenging the...
On June 10th, 2023, Dr. Choman Hardi was interviewed by Kurdsat TV about her latest novel, "Whispering Walls," a project she had dedicated years to, even during her time in London. The novel revolves around a family divided between London and Sulaimani, grappling with and reconciling family tragedies....
On the evening of June 7th, 2023, Dr. Choman Hardi, CGDS Director, participated in a captivating online event along with Malika Booker, Kim Moore, and Clare Shaw. They came together to celebrate Dr.Choman's literary achievements, including the launch of her new novel. This virtual gathering attracted a global audience,...
