Koya University Hosts Final Phase of Blood Sample Collection for Anfal Victims' Relatives

 Koya University has undertaken a significant initiative in fulfillment of its national obligations and institutional mission by supporting the final stage of blood sample collection from relatives of Anfal victims. This effort directly aligns with the university's strategic pillar of "Serving the Community."

 On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the university's Central Library served as the venue for this crucial humanitarian project, specifically serving families from the Koya District. The operation was conducted by a specialized interdisciplinary team comprising:

·        Representatives from the Martyrs Foundation of the Federal Government of Iraq

·        Experts from the Forensic Medicine Directorate

·        Specialists from the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP)

The blood sample collection initiative represents a critical step in forensic identification processes, demonstrating Koya University's commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. By providing institutional infrastructure and support, the university has facilitated this important humanitarian effort, underscoring its role as an active participant in national reconciliation and historical justice processes.

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Koya University (KOU) is located in the city of Koya (Koy Sanjaq) which is 1.0 hr drive to the East of the Kurdistan Region capital Erbil (Arbil, Hewlér) in Kurdistan Region of F.R. Iraq. It is on the foothills of a beautiful high mountain. Its campus has been carefully laid out to embrace the beautiful mountainous nature.

There are 4 Faculties and 2 Schools in KOU; Faculty of Engineering (FENG), Faculty of Science and Health (FSCH), Faculty of Education (FEDU), Faculty of Humanities and Social Silences (FHSS), Shcool of Physical Education (SPHE) and School of Medicine (SMED).

Also, there are two research centers; Genome Center and Malai Gawra Center. Moreover, at KOU there is an English Language Center (BELC) at KOU has been opened with the sponsorship of IREX and American embassy in Baghdad as well as with the support of Spring International Language Center of The University of Arkansas. KOU has two Scientific Journals; ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University, which is indexed by Clarivate Analytics (ESCI), and Koya University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (KUJHSS). KOU is a proactive member of Erasmus/ Marhaba Project and Erasmus+.

KOU signed many Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) with many International Universities, e.g., The University of Arkansas (June 2015). The Lulea University in Sweden (April 2014), The University of Nottingham in the UK, The University of Buckingham in the UK (Oct 2008), Belkin University in Turkey (Sep 2009) The University of Greenwich in the UK, Cihan University-Erbil (2021) and Tishk International University (2021).

Koya University is a memebr of The Association of Arab Universities and the International Association of Universities.

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