About the Unit
The Human Rights Unit at the College of Medicine – University of Baghdad is an academic and administrative unit dedicated to promoting a culture of human rights and reinforcing its principles among the college’s students, faculty, and staff, and to linking these principles with medical and professional practice, thereby ensuring respect for human dignity and rights within the educational and healthcare environment.
The Unit operates in coordination with the Human Rights Division at the University of Baghdad to implement policies and programs related to human rights within the college.
Vision
To establish the Human Rights Unit at the College of Medicine as a leading model in embedding the values of human rights and human dignity within the medical and academic environment, thereby reinforcing a culture of human rights among the medical and academic staff in line with ethical and humanitarian standards of professional practice.
Mission
To raise awareness of human rights and its principles among the students, faculty, and staff of the College of Medicine, and to promote the integration of these principles into the curricula and medical practices, through training, educational, and awareness-raising activities, and to follow up on any violations or complaints related to human rights within the college, in coordination with the Human Rights Division at the University.
Objectives
- To promote a culture of human rights and the values of equality and non-discrimination among the college’s students, faculty, and staff, and to enhance their understanding of the fundamental rights and freedoms related to medical and academic work.
- To organize lectures, workshops, and training courses on human rights, medical professional ethics, and patients’ rights.
- To follow up on complaints and violations related to human rights within the college and to provide appropriate proposals and solutions.
- To collaborate with the Human Rights Division at the University of Baghdad and relevant entities to implement joint plans and programs.
- To promote the integration of human rights concepts and medical ethics into the college’s academic curricula and scientific activities.
- To contribute to creating a safe and dignified educational and healthcare
Asst. Lecturer Ruaa Bdeawi Hamza
Head of the Human Rights Unit