{"id":207,"date":"2023-03-20T10:17:13","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T10:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uoa.edu.iq\/sustainability\/?page_id=207"},"modified":"2026-10-28T09:31:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:31:55","slug":"sdg-5-gender-equality","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sdg-5-gender-equality\/","title":{"rendered":"SDG 5: Gender Equality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"ds-page ds-goal-page\"><header class=\"ds-hero\" style=\"--sdg:#FF3A21\"><div class=\"ds-hero-grid\"><div><nav class=\"ds-crumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span><span>SDG 5<\/span><\/nav><div class=\"ds-badge\"><b>5<\/b>Gender Equality<\/div><h1>Gender Equality<\/h1><p class=\"lead\">Al-Maarif University Sustainability Initiatives<\/p><div class=\"ds-meta\"><span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/list-checks.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> 18 Indicators<\/span><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display:grid;place-items:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SDG5.png\" alt=\"SDG 5\" style=\"width:min(260px,70%);border-radius:24px;box-shadow:0 24px 48px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.45)\"><\/div><\/div><\/header><section class=\"ds-sec\"><div class=\"ds-head\"><div><span class=\"ds-eyebrow\">SDG 5<\/span><h2>Indicators<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-inds\" style=\"--sdg:#FF3A21\"><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sustainability-report-sdg-05-5-0\/\"><code>5.0<\/code><span>Sustainability Report \u2013 SDG 05<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/research-on-gender-equality-5-1\/\"><code>5.1<\/code><span>Research on Gender Equality<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/first-generation-women-5-2\/\"><code>5.2<\/code><span>First-Generation Women<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/women-access-tracking-5-3-1\/\"><code>5.3.1<\/code><span>Women Access Tracking<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/women-access-policy-5-3-2\/\"><code>5.3.2<\/code><span>Women Access Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/women-access-schemes-5-3-3\/\"><code>5.3.3<\/code><span>Women Access Schemes<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/encourage-womens-applications-5-3-4\/\"><code>5.3.4<\/code><span>Encourage Women\u2019s Applications<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/female-academics-5-4\/\"><code>5.4<\/code><span>Female Academics<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/women-graduates-5-5\/\"><code>5.5<\/code><span>Women Graduates<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/non-discrimination-women-policy-5-6-1\/\"><code>5.6.1<\/code><span>Non-Discrimination (Women) Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/non-discrimination-transgender-inclusion-policy-5-6-2\/\"><code>5.6.2<\/code><span>Non-Discrimination (Transgender Inclusion) Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/parental-policies-5-6-3\/\"><code>5.6.3<\/code><span>Parental Policies<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/student-childcare-facilities-5-6-4\/\"><code>5.6.4<\/code><span>Student Childcare Facilities<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/staff-childcare-facilities-5-6-5\/\"><code>5.6.5<\/code><span>Staff Childcare Facilities<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/women-mentoring-programs-5-6-6\/\"><code>5.6.6<\/code><span>Women Mentoring Programs<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/graduation-equity-tracking-5-6-7\/\"><code>5.6.7<\/code><span>Graduation Equity Tracking<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/gender-protection-policy-5-6-8\/\"><code>5.6.8<\/code><span>Gender Protection Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/paternity-policy-5-6-9\/\"><code>5.6.9<\/code><span>Paternity Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"ds-sec\"><div class=\"ds-prose\"><section class=\"ds-intro\"><p>Al-Maarif University College supports gender equality through initiatives and awareness programs that empower women and girls, promote equal opportunities, and strengthen their role within the university and the wider community.<\/p><p>The University has established activities and committees concerned with women\u2019s empowerment, aiming to enhance awareness, prevent discrimination, and encourage an inclusive academic environment based on respect, equity, and social responsibility.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"university-contributions-to-gender-equality\"><h2 class=\"bar\">University Contributions to Gender Equality<\/h2><ol class=\"ds-olist\"><li>Promote equal opportunities and end all forms of discrimination against women and girls.<\/li><li>Raise awareness against all forms of exploitation and support protective measures in both public and private contexts.<\/li><li>Organize seminars and awareness campaigns to highlight the vital role of women in society and academic life.<\/li><li>Support committees and awareness activities that address harmful practices and protect women and girls from abuse and violence.<\/li><li>Conduct educational lectures, especially for women, to raise awareness about harmful practices such as child, early, and forced marriage.<\/li><\/ol><\/section><section id=\"related-news-and-activities\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Related News and Activities<\/h2><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/workshop-on-administrative-skills-required-in-the-labor-market\/\">Workshop on Administrative Skills Required in the Labor Market<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/01\/06\/awareness-dialogue-session-on-ending-violence-against-women-at-al-maarif-university\/\">Awareness Dialogue Session on Ending Violence Against Women at Al-Maarif University<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/developmental-lecture\/\">Meeting of the Scientific Research Ethics Committee<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home\/SDG 5 5Gender Equality Gender Equality Al-Maarif University Sustainability Initiatives 18 Indicators SDG 5 Indicators 5.0Sustainability Report \u2013 SDG 055.1Research on Gender Equality5.2First-Generation Women5.3.1Women Access Tracking5.3.2Women Access Policy5.3.3Women Access Schemes5.3.4Encourage Women\u2019s Applications5.4Female Academics5.5Women Graduates5.6.1Non-Discrimination (Women) Policy5.6.2Non-Discrimination (Transgender Inclusion) Policy5.6.3Parental Policies5.6.4Student Childcare Facilities5.6.5Staff Childcare Facilities5.6.6Women Mentoring Programs5.6.7Graduation Equity Tracking5.6.8Gender Protection Policy5.6.9Paternity Policy Al-Maarif University College supports &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sdg-5-gender-equality\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">SDG 5: Gender 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