Under the supervision of Professor Dr. Osama Qasim Khalifa, Dean of the College of Marine Sciences, Professor Dr. Nawras Abdul Ghani Abdul Zahra, Scientific Assistant Dean, and Professor Dr. Abdul Hussein Hatem Ghazi, Administrative Assistant Dean, the Educational Guidance Unit, in cooperation with the Human Rights Unit and the Student Activities Department at the college, held a breast cancer awareness campaign entitled "Our Steps Are Pink for Every Woman Who Fights, and Our Hope Is Great for Every Woman Who Has Fighted and Continues to Fight." The campaign took place in Hall 4 on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
The campaign included several targeted activities, including the screening of a series of awareness videos that provided valuable information about breast cancer, methods of early detection, and the importance of self-examination. Brochures, awareness materials, and pink ribbons were also distributed to encourage participation and raise awareness.
The campaign aimed to promote health awareness among students and the community. A number of professors and students participated, including:
- Dr. Nadia Ali Hussein - Head of the Educational Guidance Unit
- Mr. Alaa El-Din Karim Atshan - Head of the Human Rights Unit
- Mr. Azhar Kamel Nasser - Head of the Documents Unit
- Ms. Shaimaa Abdul-Amir - Instructor in the Natural Sciences Department
- Ms. Zainab Abbas Lazem - Student Activities Department
- Student Ali Akbar - Applied Sciences Department, Level 3
- Student Sarah Osama Qasim - Applied Sciences Department, Level 2
- Student Khadija Hadi - Applied Sciences Department, Level 2
- Student Hanin Emad - Applied Sciences Department, Level 2
- Student Tabarak Majeed - Applied Sciences Department, Level 2
- Student Zahraa Salam - Natural Sciences Department, Level 2
- Fatima Ali Awda - Natural Sciences Department, Level 2
- Abrar Jihad - Natural Sciences Department, Level 2
- Umm Al-Banin Jiyad - Natural Sciences Department, Level 2
- Sarah Ali - Natural Sciences Department, Level 2
- Maryam Hussein - Natural Sciences Department, Level 2
This campaign is part of ongoing efforts to raise health awareness and promote disease prevention, especially breast cancer, contributing to building a healthy and informed society.
