On October 23, 2023, Ms. Dileen Sardar Zuhdi, the Director of the Center for Gender Equality Studies, held a meeting with representatives from the American Corner at the University of Duhok to explore potential collaborations concerning a sustainable development program and youth empowerment initiatives. This meeting was conducted as part of the center's scheduled activities.

During the meeting, Ms. Dileen and the University of Duhok's American Corner representatives discussed a variety of potential collaboration opportunities, including:

• Developing and implementing a sustainable development program.
• Designing and delivering youth empowerment initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality and leadership skills among young individuals.
• The collaboration represents a significant stride towards achieving shared objectives and creating a substantial impact on society.

The American Corner representatives from the University of Duhok expressed their strong interest in collaborating with the Center for Gender Equality Studies on these initiatives.

Ms. Dileen and the University of Duhok's American Corner representatives agreed to continue discussions in the upcoming weeks to develop specific collaboration plans and to prepare for the upcoming training program. They are confident that their collaboration will lead to meaningful and impactful programs that promote gender equality and sustainable development.