On Monday, January 1, 2025, the Directorate of Health and Safety at the University of Garmian, in collaboration with the Garmian Office of the Kurdistan Children’s Nest, held a scientific workshop in Sherwana Hall.
The workshop was titled: “The Multidimensional Consequences of Child Labor Below 15 Years of Age in Kalar City: Educational, Social, and Health Perspectives.”
The event was attended by Assistant Professor Dr. Mohammed I. Khalil, Vice President for Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies, Dean of the College of Science, along with a number of faculty members and students. The workshop focused on analyzing the repercussions of child labor from three primary dimensions.

Theme I: Educational Impact
Mr. Ahmed Mohammed (joining online from the Netherlands) discussed the negative impact of labor on children, highlighting the increased rates of school dropout or significant temporary interruptions in the education process. He stressed that this severely jeopardizes the child's academic and professional future.
Theme II: Social Impact
Mr. Saiwan Osman addressed the social aspects of child labor, noting that working children are at a greater risk of exposure to violence, harassment, exploitation, and have a higher propensity for involvement in illegal activities.
Theme III: Health Consequences
The health implications were presented by Assistant Lecturer Ms. Dina Mohammed. She covered issues such as fatigue resulting from heavy and inappropriate work, injuries from accidents or hazardous environments, growth problems, and severe negative effects on children's mental health, including anxiety, depression, and impaired self-confidence due to lack of security and life pressure.
The workshop was moderated by Assistant Lecturer Sakar Mikaeli.