SDG 16 Progress Report: Al-Ayen Iraqi University (2023)

1. Introduction and Overview

Al-Ayen Iraqi University (AUIQ) is dedicated to sustainable development and aligns its research and institutional activities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. AUIQ actively contributes to peaceful societies and accountable institutions through its research, promoting justice and equity within Iraq and beyond.

2. Detailed SDG Contributions

Initiatives and Activities

Al-Ayen University supports SDG 16 through initiatives that enhance institutional transparency, accountability, and collaboration. Highlights include hosting a ministerial committee for compliance evaluation, training staff in quality assurance, and fostering human rights discussions with the Dhi Qar Commission. Participation in national forums and agreements with Iraqi universities strengthens academic networks. Additionally, the university's seminar on student discipline promotes a responsible campus environment, while involvement in a scouting course encourages leadership and social responsibility among youth.

Initiative

Link

Al-Ayen University welcomed a ministerial committee specializing in university compliance standards to evaluate its administrative, educational, legal, quality assurance, and laboratory operations

https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1111

Al-Ayen University's Quality Assurance and University Performance Department participated in a national training program for institutional accreditation assessors at Al-Ameed University in Karbala.

https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1152

Al-Ayen University's Scouting Activities Division participated in the Developmental Course for Scouting Activity Officials, held at Al-Mustaqbal University College in Babil.

https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1244

Assistant Professor Dr. Atheer Youssef Ouda, Vice President of Al-Ayen University, welcomed a delegation from the High Commission for Human Rights in Dhi Qar to discuss topics beneficial to the educational process.

https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1269

High-level delegation from Al-Ayen University, led by President Prof. Shafiq Al-Mawla, participated in the 5th Academic Forum organized by the Iraqi Academics Syndicate and the Kurdistan Academics Association, in Sulaymaniyah.

https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1284

Al-Ayen University's President, Dr. Shafiq Shakir Shafiq Al-Mawla, signed an academic cooperation agreement with several Iraqi public and private universities, including Sulaimaniyah University and Cihan University, during a forum hosted by the Iraqi Academics Syndicate and the Kurdistan Academic Society.

https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1287

The Continuing Education Unit at the College of Education held a seminar titled "Highlights on Student Discipline Regulations,"

https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1827


Supporting Data and Metrics:

  • Publications and Research: 3 publications in 2023 directly support SDG 16.

3 publications match with Sustainable Development Goal 16 :

Institutions

Al-Ayen University

Publication years

(2023)

No.

Title

Year

Volume

Issue

DOI

SDGs (2023)

1

Discrimination and Cyberbullying against Women in Iraq: Exploring Social Media and Perceived Norms

2023

17

2

10.5281/zenodo.4766707

SDG 16

2

The Benefits of Manual Rotation in the Treatment of Occiput Posterior Position: A Case Study of Iraq

2023

8

3

10.30699/jogcr.8.3.248

SDG 3| SDG 8| SDG 16

3

The Reasons for Informal Payments in Hospitals: A Qualitative Study in Iraq

2023

26

1

10.22034/26.1.126

SDG 16

















3. Supporting Documents and Links

References and links to relevant reports, publications, and university web pages that further elaborate on Al-Ayen’s efforts and achievements related to SDG 16.

Link: https://en.alayen.edu.iq/sdj/sub_details/101



The Sustainable Development Goals: Al-Ayen Iraqi University's Evolving Strategy Towards 2027

https://en.alayen.edu.iq/public/en/save_file/files/88168e6e6c98e106163890bee72924b8_.pdf

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