In alignment with the implementation of the Third National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security, specifically under the pillar of Protection and Prevention, Paragraph Five, and within the framework of supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals—particularly those related to health, education, and community security—the Department of International Community Research at the Women’s Studies Center organized a scientific workshop entitled “The Role of Scientific Curricula in Drug Prevention: Towards a Sustainable Preventive Educational Approach” on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Dr. Lara Hassan Abdullah delivered a lecture highlighting the importance of integrating drug prevention concepts into educational curricula to build societal awareness. Assistant Lecturer Zainab Mohammed Khalaf presented a national strategy aimed at activating the preventive role of education in combating drug abuse.
Recommendations:
1.Integrate drug prevention concepts into curricula using interactive methods.
2.Train teachers to raise awareness and address risky behaviors.
3.Strengthen cooperation among educational institutions, health and security sectors, and civil society organizations.
