Al-Qalam university College
Special Report

Al-Qalam university College Progress Report on SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Introduction

At Al-Qalam university College, we are deeply committed to promoting SDG 16: “Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.” We understand the importance of peaceful and inclusive societies with strong and effective institutions. This report outlines our initiatives and progress in this area

Initiatives and Projects for Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Conflict Resolution Programs: Al-Qalam university College actively engages in conflict resolution programs, both on campus and in collaboration with local communities

Human Rights Education: Our university promotes human rights education through courses, workshops, and advocacy. We empower our students and staff with knowledge and skills in this area

Governance Improvement: We actively contribute to governance improvement through research, policy analysis, and collaboration with local governments

Impact and Achievements

Our conflict resolution programs have contributed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict among the various political parties in Kirkuk city and the neighboring cities and have empowered local communities to resolve disputes peacefully

Human rights education has raised awareness and inspired action among our university community, leading to the promotion of human rights values

Governance improvement efforts have informed local policies and enhanced the effectiveness of institutions

Challenges and Lessons Learned

While celebrating our achievements, we recognize challenges such as political instability and the need for long-term commitment to peace and justice. Lessons learned include the value of education and community involvement

Future Commitments

In the coming years, Al-Qalam university College is dedicated to expanding our efforts in line with SDG 16. We will continue to promote peaceful societies, human rights education, and governance improvement

Conclusion

We are proud of our contributions to SDG 16, “Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.” Our efforts align with the global commitment to promote peace, justice, and effective governance. By publishing this progress report, we hope to inspire others to join us in the journey toward peaceful and just societies with strong institutions