Al-Ayen Iraqi University – SDG 8 Progress Report (2024)
1. Al-Ayen Iraqi University has an officially approved Employment and Selection Policy that ensures fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all applicants. Recruitment decisions are based strictly on merit and academic qualification, as outlined in the university’s General Selection Criteria. These include: relevant education and specialization, professional experience, personal and professional skills, contribution to academic goals, and commitment to ethical values. All job postings are announced publicly through official university channels, with selection conducted by specialized committees using standardized evaluation procedures. The policy prohibits conflicts of interest, guarantees confidentiality, and promotes diversity in employment.
Sources: Al-Ayen Iraqi University Employment Policy (2024) - General Selection Criteria Document (University HR Policy Section)
Link: https://alayen.edu.iq/public/ar/save_file/files/ed6607fe60a327ff551f7504d6ba8f88_.pdf
2. Al-Ayen Iraqi University demonstrates a strong institutional commitment to opposing all forms of forced labour, modern slavery, human trafficking, and child labour, in alignment with Iraq’s national laws and international human rights conventions. Through its academic and community initiatives, the university promotes awareness, legal education, and ethical responsibility among students and staff. For instance, the College of Law, in collaboration with the Iraqi Political Science Association in Dhi Qar, held a seminar titled “Crimes of the Baath Party: Between Reality and Aspiration” on April 8, 2024. The event addressed key legal and moral themes, including genocide, arbitrary killings, torture, and forced displacement, as well as relevant Iraqi laws criminalizing such acts. The seminar emphasized the ethical obligation of academia to teach these subjects within a framework of justice, human dignity, and the rejection of all forms of exploitation.
