Discussing certain common issues, Department of Geography, College of Education for Humanities, organizes a scientific symposium which is entitled “Domestic Violence and its Impact on Impeding Development Indicators (Education and Health).” The symposium has been delivered by Dr. Mahmoud Qahtan Mubdir, Dr. Mustafa Makki Jawad, Dr. Wissam Saad Hassan, and Dr. Haider Mohammed Zughair.

It addresses several key themes, including defining the concept of domestic violence and its various forms, highlighting relationship between domestic violence and human development, analyzing its impact on individuals’ educational attainment, and outlining its negative repercussions on physical and mental health.
This symposium achieves Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3, which focuses on good health and well-being; Goal 4, which emphasizes quality education; and Goal 5, which aims to promote gender equality and reduce all forms of violence against women. Reducing domestic violence is a key step towards promoting a healthy and sound educational environment, which contributes to achieve sustainable and inclusive human development.