Under the patronage of the President of the University of Kirkuk, Prof. Dr. Imran Jamal Hassan, and the supervision of the Dean of the College of Basic Education, Prof. Dr. Ali Hussein Ali, the Continuing Education Division at the College of Basic Education, in cooperation with the Women's Affairs Unit, organized a scientific seminar entitled “The Culture of Dialogue and Acceptance of Others and Their Impact on Societal Peace.” The seminar was delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Israa Yaseen Mohammed, as part of the College's ongoing commitment to promoting intellectual and cultural awareness, fostering the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence, and encouraging a culture of constructive dialogue among members of society.
The seminar addressed the significance of dialogue as one of the fundamental pillars of building a cohesive society characterized by mutual respect and understanding. It also emphasized the pivotal role of dialogue in resolving intellectual and social disagreements through peaceful and civilized means, while rejecting intolerance, extremism, and exclusion.
Furthermore, the seminar highlighted the concept of acceptance of others as a fundamental human and civilizational value that reflects the awareness and advancement of societies. It underscored the importance of respecting diversity in opinions, perspectives, and cultures, thereby strengthening the bonds of mutual understanding, cooperation, and social cohesion.
