As part of the Cultural Week for Combating Drugs, the Center for Women’s Studies organized a scientific lecture on Monday, May 12, 2025, entitled “Illegal Migration and Its Role in the Spread of Drug Trafficking.” The lecture was delivered by Assistant Lecturer Zainab Mohammed Khalaf, a faculty member at the Center.
The lecture addressed the complex dimensions of illegal migration as a global challenge that intersects with economic, social, and security issues. Assistant Lecturer Zainab Mohammed, who also serves as the Head of the Quality Assurance Unit at the Center, focused on the strong correlation between irregular migration and the expansion of drug trafficking. She explained how organized crime networks exploit the vulnerability of migrants to recruit them into smuggling and drug distribution activities.
Recommendations:
1. Launch awareness campaigns on the dangers of illegal migration.
2. Improve living and economic conditions in regions with high emigration rates.
3. Strengthen border control and enhance anti-smuggling tools.
This activity aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 16 on Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, and Goal 8 on Decent Work and Economic Growth.
