Under the direct supervision of the President of the University of Duhok, Dr. Dawood Sulaiman Atrushi, The Center for Gender Equality Studies at the University of Duhok, in collaboration with the Legal Research Center/College of Law and the STEP Organization for Democracy and Elections, held an academic session on October 16, 2023, under the title "Academic Session on The impact of women’s Quota system on her political participation in KRG" The session was presided by the director of the Center for Gender Equality Studies Ms. Dileen Sardar Zuhdi. The session discussed the role of women in political progress and decision-making, with a particular focus on the impact of the women's quota system.

The session brought together academics, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss the following topics:

◉ The effectiveness of women's quotas in increasing women's representation in political office

◉ The challenges and opportunities that women face in political participation

◉ The role of women's quotas in promoting gender equality and democracy

The session featured a keynote address by a leading expert on women's quotas, as well as panel discussions with academics, practitioners, and policymakers

The discussions were lively and informative, and the participants gained a deeper understanding of the impact of the women's quota system on women's political participation.

The session also helped to raise awareness of the importance of gender equality in politics. The participants discussed the challenges and opportunities that women face in political participation, and they explored ways to promote women's representation in political office.

Overall, the academic session was a valuable event that contributed to the advancement of gender equality in politics