In an effort to expand relations with universities in the Kurdistan Region and enhance the participation of law students, the Kurdistan Center for International Law (KCIL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Soran University. The signing event was attended by Dr. Salar Suwar Ismail, Vice President of the Faculty of Law and Politics, Dr. Bzhar Abdullah, Head of the Department of Law, and Dr. Hassan, a Soran University lecturer. Moreover, this MOU aims to develop and foster a scientific and youthful environment that allows law students to become familiar with the international legal system, particularly international criminal law and international humanitarian law, and to recognize its impact on today’s universal legal frameworks. It also seeks to consolidate important values such as human rights and democracy.

It’s worth mentioning that over the past few years, KCIL has developed projects related to this mission by offering summer school, publishing articles and translations related to the aforementioned themes, and conducting workshops for law students from KRI universities. So far, KCIL is committed to educating law students from the KRI Universities, providing them with access to comprehensive cultural and scientific resources about the international legal system and how to implement its core principles within the KRI legal system. In alignment with this strategy, KCIL looks forward to future cooperation between civil society organizations and law colleges in KRI universities. KCIL plans to sign similar memoranda of understanding with other universities in Kurdistan, particularly those that have received less attention from civil society organizations through activities such as workshops, summer schools, youth activities, and support for youth initiatives. Ultimately, this effort aims to achieve a future where the concepts of justice and human rights are more highly valued in accordance with international law and treaties.