Under the slogan “Human Trafficking: The Crime of Our Time and Our Humanitarian Duty to Combat It,” and under the patronage of the Dean of Al-Najaf Technical Institute, Professor Dr. Haider Al-Abdali, and the supervision of the Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs, Dr. Salah Mahdi Al-Adli, the institute’s Media Division and Student Activities Division organized a cultural awareness symposium. The event was held in cooperation with the College of Education for Women, the Directorate of Education in Najaf, the Governorate of Najaf, the Institute of Fine Arts for Girls (morning session), and the Institute of Fine Arts for Boys (morning session).
The symposium commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a moment of silence and the recitation of Al-Fatiha in honor of the martyrs of Iraq. This was followed by a series of emotional poetic readings.
The symposium included a range of topics presented by a distinguished group of experts. Mr. Safaa Al-Sultani, Media Advisor at the Najaf Governorate Office, delivered a speech highlighting “The Role of Media in Addressing Human Trafficking Incidents.” Professor Dr. Ali Al-Aboudi from the College of Education for Women discussed “The Psychological Dimensions of Human Trafficking.” Meanwhile, Ms. Baneen Al-Bo Aseeb, from the Najaf Directorate of Education, addressed “Raising Awareness Among School Students Against Human Trafficking.”
The event also featured a screening of a powerful short film titled “The White Paper,” produced by the Institute of Fine Arts for Boys. The film depicted the horrors of child organ trafficking and the greed of traffickers, while emphasizing divine mercy and protection.
Student Zahraa Abd Jabir presented a real-life story about a human trafficking victim—a woman who survived after having some of her organs stolen—delivering a powerful humanitarian message against this heinous crime.
At the conclusion of the symposium, the institute’s guests toured an art exhibition presented by students from the Institute of Fine Arts for Girls, showcasing deeply moving artworks that expressed the pain and suffering endured by women. Guests also visited the book fair, which ran for two days.
The event concluded with Professor Dr. Al-Abdali honoring the guests and speakers in appreciation of their valuable contributions. In his closing remarks, the Dean stated, “Organizing such events reflects the educational institution’s commitment to its social and awareness-raising responsibilities.” He extended his gratitude to all contributors and participants for their meaningful role in shedding light on this grave crime, emphasizing the urgent need for collective efforts to combat it and protect society.
