16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, as set by the UN, starts on the 25th of November to
the 10th of December. The purpose of this period is to raise awareness regarding gender-based violence in
different communities. For this purpose, Komar University of Science and Technology will hold two
seminars on this topic on December 6, 2022.
Time: 10-12 A.M.
Venue: E-Building Auditorium
The topics of the seminars are:
1. Psychology of Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
Dyari Hama amin, B.Sc. in Clinical Psychology
This session will be composed of two parts. The first part will be a presentation titled "
Psychology of Gender-Based Violence," in which the negative psychological consequences of
GBV, and the associated risk factors will be explained. The second part will be a Q&A session
as a chance for the participants to ask their questions and share their thoughts.
2. Suicide/Self-harm due to violence: recognizing signs and prevention
Sawen, M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology
The session will be composed of two parts. It will focus on how GBV is connected to suicidality
and self-harm. The second part will be a Q&A session as a chance for the participants to ask
their questions and share their thoughts.
