On Monday, 26 October 2026, the Department of Environmental Engineering, in collaboration with the Psychological and Educational Counseling Unit, held a workshop as part of the Pink October campaign. The workshop targeted the department’s students and academic staff, aiming to raise health awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer and highlight the role of women in achieving sustainable development and promoting environmental responsibility .Asst. Lecturer Safaa Fadhil Hameed addressed the importance of early breast cancer detection and its role in increasing the chances of successful treatment and recovery. She emphasized the need for regular medical check-ups, particularly mammography screening in accordance with medical recommendations. She also highlighted the importance of healthy nutrition and adopting sound health practices that contribute to improving public health and preventing diseasesFor her part, Asst. Lecturer Shmoos Abdul-Sattar Jabbar discussed the role of sustainable development in supporting and empowering women. She highlighted the importance of ensuring equal opportunities in education, healthcare, and community participation, and how these opportunities contribute to improving quality of life and strengthening social and environmental sustainability. She further emphasized that women’s empowerment is a fundamental pillar in building a more environmentally conscious society capable of adopting green practices and demonstrating responsible stewardship of the environment and natural resources.The workshop featured a range of awareness-raising topics linking women’s health, sustainable development, and social responsibility. These discussions contributed to fostering health and environmental awareness among students and academic staff and reinforcing the university’s role in promoting public awareness and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals
