University of Basrah Organizes a Dialogue Seminar on the Role of Rural Women in Sustainable Development
The College of Agriculture at the University of Basrah organized a dialogue seminar titled “The Role of Rural Women in Sustainable Development.”
The seminar aimed to highlight the contribution of rural women to comprehensive development and the sustainability of agricultural communities through their participation in production and their economic and social empowerment.
The seminar, presented by researcher Ghufran Abdulhussein Khassaf, Head of the Women and Rural Girls Development Division at the Basrah Agriculture Directorate, included a presentation on women’s roles in managing small rural projects and enhancing food security, along with a discussion of the challenges they face.
The seminar emphasized the importance of vocational training programs, support for small enterprises, and raising social awareness to strengthen women’s participation in local decision-making.
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