Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq

CGDS
Sulaymaniyah, Iraq

The Center for Gender and Development Studies (CGDS) at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) comprises two interacting levels: academic research and community development. It seeks to become a hub of knowledge and conceptual discussions, which will then be disseminated within society through different outreach strategies. In effect, the ultimate aim of the center’s outreach initiatives is to provide the basis for normative change and development by providing training, sharing information, and supporting women’s economic empowerment, leadership and management. In order to achieve those goals, the CGDS aims to establish strong links and serious dialogue with internal and external institutions such as government bodies, gender programs in other universities, and local and international NGOs. Those will allow for more coordinated, relevant, and efficient outreach initiatives.

Contact details

Website:
http://auis.edu.krd/CGDS/

Address:
American University of Iraq, Sulaimani - Kirkuk Rd, Sulaimania 46001, Iraq

Country:
Iraq

Sub-region:
Western Asia

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Iraq
Operating languages
Arabic , English

Organisation details

Business model
University institute/center
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
2016
Age (years)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 9
Iraq average
 8
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: Choman Hardi
Founder gender: All female
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A

Organisational performance

Publications
2022
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 60
Iraq average
 26
Global average
 49

Social

Likes (2023)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 8,000
Iraq average
 8,607
Global average
 26,974
Likes (2022)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 7,886
Likes (2021)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 6,633
Followers (2025)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 1,063
Iraq average
 5,231
Global average
 20,495
Followers (2024)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 1,093
Followers (2022)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 1,071
Subscribers (2025)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 165
Iraq average
 582
Global average
 7,732
Subscribers (2024)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 166
Subscribers (2023)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 141
Followers (2025)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 41
Iraq average
 41
Global average
 19,522
Followers (2024)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 41
Followers (2023)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 42
Followers (2025)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 784
Iraq average
 440
Global average
 16,361
Followers (2024)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 738
Followers (2022)
Center of Gender Development and Studies, American University of Iraq
 548

Data notes

Last updated: 18/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Organisation's social media accounts
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