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Kurdistan Flag Day Celebrated at Mergasor Technical Institute

The 78th anniversary of Kurdistan Flag Day was marked with a ceremony at Mergasor Technical Institute, attended by the Dean, Dr. Talib Mohammed Sharif Omar, alongside faculty members, staff, and students.

The event began with a speech by Dr. Talib, who extended his heartfelt congratulations to all citizens of Kurdistan, the families of martyrs, the heroic Peshmerga forces, as well as the institute’s students, teachers, and staff.

In his speech, the Dean emphasized the symbolic significance of the Kurdistan flag, describing it as a representation of freedom, sacrifice, and peace&progress for the Kurdish people. He highlighted the sacrifices made to preserve the flag, stating that it stands as a unifying symbol for all Kurdish citizens, fostering pride, identity, and coexistence. Dr. Talib also noted the historical attempts by adversaries to destroy the flag, praising the heroic efforts of the Peshmerga forces during the Aylul and Gullan revolutions to defend it.

Under this flag, the Kurdistan Regional Government continues to serve and advance sectors such as education and Higher Education .

As part of the celebration, students from the Department of Business Administration presented a seminar titled “The History of the Kurdistan Flag.” They traced its journey as a symbol of Kurdish liberation, beginning with its official hoisting on January 22, 1946, during the proclamation of the Kurdistan Republic in Mahabad. The flag, initially crafted by Seydzadeh Fatemeh Hosseini, a female activist from Mahabad, has since become a beacon of Kurdish identity and resilience.

In 1999, the Kurdistan Parliament officially recognized December 17 as Kurdistan Flag Day, reaffirming the flag’s importance as a symbol of the Kurdistan Regional Government.

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On Monday, December 16, 2024, a joint forum was held in Mergasor Technical Institute in partnership with the High Council for Women and Development-KRG, and with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNFPA). The event was attended by several government and party officials including, Pamela Hack, acting CG of the USA in Erbil and the UN representative marked the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the commemoration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The forum featured a panel discussion that highlighted the government’s achievements and role in advancing women’s rights in education, health, and resilience, particularly in the context of combating violence against women.

As part of the event, a number of women, including mothers of victims of the Anfal campaign and genocide, were honored with shields of respect and recognition for their resilience and sacrifices.

 

The second commencement ceremony of Mergasor Technical Institute took place on Monday, December 2, 2024. The event was graced by the presence of H.E. Mulla Mustafa Barzani, Prof. Dr. Edrees Mohammed Tahir Harki (Rector of Erbil Polytechnic University), Dr. Talib Mohammed Sharif Omar (Dean of Mergasor Technical Institute), as well as several government and party officials.

During the ceremony, attended by the graduates’ families, several speeches were delivered, and technical diplomas were awarded to the graduates of the 2023-2024 academic year by the Dean of the Institute and the Rector of Erbil Polytechnic University.

A special highlight of the event was the presentation of the Mergasor Technical Institute Council logo by H.E. Mulla Mustafa Barzani to the top-performing students in both morning and evening studies. Additionally, awards for first, second, and third place were distributed by H.E. Mulla Mustafa Barzani’s office.

 

The first international teacher training course for skills development began on Saturday evening, November 16,

The first international teacher training course for capacity development was attended by Prof. Dr Idris Mohammed Tahir Harki, Rector of Erbil Polytechnic University; Dr. Botan Majid, Vice Rector for Scientific Affairs and Higher Education; Dr Talib Omer, Dean of Mergasor Technical Institute and Dr Ranj Sirwan, Director General of the University’s Scientific Research Center.

Training is aimed at further developing and enriching practical lessons in the field of education , and it is an opportunity for everyone to use their abilities to learn sciences.

The Training course was begun by addressing key note speakers’ speech including president Dr Primavera Monnarrez and Chancellor Dr Steven Bloomberg, and Vice -President Dr Thad Russel for more than 50 university teachers and more than 20 teachers, directors and supervisors of education of Soran Independent Administration, which will continue for three months under the supervision of teachers of Portville College in a professional manner.

The aims of the training is to create platforms and networks for educators to share best practices, resources, and research findings internationally.

Also to foster Cultural Empath and awareness among educators to promote a global perspective in education.
International collaboration brings us together from different cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds. This diversity fosters the exchange of innovative teaching methods, strategies, and perspectives that can broaden our approaches to pedagogy/andragogy.

Building connections with educators worldwide expands professional networks significantly. These networks can lead to collaborative campus projects and institutional partnerships. Collaborative efforts enhance the quality of teaching and student collaborative projects and contribute to the global advancement of knowledge in various academic fields.

Mergasor Technical Institute and Porterville College in California have become sister colleges for enhancing international academic collaboration.

Mergasor Technical Institute has always tried to work to educate and serve all aspects of society through its academic relations.