Awareness and Human Dignity

Human Rights Unit

Promoting human dignity, equality, respect, and responsible citizenship within the university community

About the Human Rights Unit

The Human Rights Unit promotes a culture of human rights, dignity, equality, non-discrimination, tolerance, and respect for diversity within the university environment. Through seminars, workshops, awareness campaigns, and community activities, the Unit contributes to creating a safe, supportive, and responsible academic environment for students, faculty members, and staff.

Role of the Unit in the University

A University Environment that Respects Human Rights

The Unit supports the principles of justice, equality, and human dignity, raises awareness of the rights of students and university staff, encourages dialogue and non-violence, and promotes awareness of disability rights, mental health, decent work, child protection, and other human-rights-related issues.

Unit Activities

2025

International Human Rights Day

An awareness activity highlighting human dignity, fundamental rights, and the importance of promoting a culture of respect within academic institutions and society.

Human Rights Awareness
2025

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

An activity promoting inclusion, accessibility, equal opportunities, and the rights of persons with disabilities within educational institutions.

Inclusion and Equality
2025

Child Protection Awareness

Raising awareness of children's rights and the importance of providing a safe, healthy, and supportive environment that protects their dignity and well-being.

Child Rights
2025

World Mental Health Day

Promoting awareness of mental health as an essential component of individual well-being, human dignity, and a supportive university environment.

Mental Health Awareness
2025

World Day for Decent Work

Highlighting the right to fair and safe working conditions that protect human dignity and promote equality, respect, and equal opportunities.

Decent Work
2025

International Day of Non-Violence

Promoting dialogue, tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and rejection of violence as fundamental principles for protecting human rights and social harmony.

Dialogue and Non-Violence
Seminar

Seminar on Human Rights Concepts

An educational seminar addressing fundamental human rights concepts, principles, characteristics, and their importance within academic institutions and the wider community.

Education and Awareness
Human Rights Unit Coordinator

Assist. Lecturer Lina Sami Adham