UNESCO CHAIR For Inter-Religious Dialogue Studies in The Islamic World
The UNESCO Chair, in cooperation with the Women’s Affairs Division at the University of Kufa, the Continuing Education Centre, and the College of Education for Girls, participated in a cultural seminar entitled “The Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Women’s Community Security.”
The seminar was held at the College of Education for Girls on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, at 10:00 a.m. It addressed four main themes.
The first theme, entitled “The International Implications of Artificial Intelligence,” was presented by Dr. Zainab Al-Rikabi, a member of the UNESCO Chair. She discussed UNESCO’s efforts to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence, particularly the Organization’s 2021 Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, which emphasizes the protection of human rights and privacy, as well as equality and non-discrimination.
The second theme, “Technical Aspects and Digital Data Protection,” was presented by Dr. Othman Al-Ansari from the Information Research and Rehabilitation Centre.
The third theme addressed “Psychological Effects and Support Mechanisms” and was presented by Dr. Istabraq Ali from the College of Education for Girls.
The fourth theme, “The Preventive, Community, and Security Role,” was presented by Ms. Zainab Majhool from the Community Police, who highlighted the implications of artificial intelligence in these areas.
The seminar was moderated by Dr. Ilham Jawad Kadhim, Head of the Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Education for Girls.
The event witnessed notable academic attendance and discussions on ways to protect women in the digital environment and raise community awareness of the risks and challenges associated with artificial intelligence.
The seminar aimed to shed light on the emerging challenges posed by artificial intelligence to women’s community security and to propose mechanisms for protection, as well as psychological and legal support.
