The President of Al-Zahraa University for Women, Prof. Dr. Zainab Al-Mulla Al-Sultani, participated in a high-level national representation of Iraqi women during the proceedings of the international conference titled “Harnessing Religious and Media Discourse and Its Impact on Protecting and Promoting Women’s Rights,” held at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif Mosque in the Arab Republic of Egypt, under the auspices of His Excellency President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abd Al-Fattah Al-Sisi, and attended by delegations from member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

During the conference sessions, Al-Sultani presented an academic research paper entitled “Challenges to Activating the Leadership Role of Muslim Women”, in which she examined the reality of women’s participation in vital sectors, highlighting the cultural and social barriers that hinder women’s empowerment and leadership roles.

In her argument, she emphasized the pivotal role of religious, media, and educational institutions in correcting inherited misconceptions and formulating a contemporary discourse that redefines leadership from a comprehensive Islamic perspective, drawing inspiration from historical and pioneering figures such as Lady Khadijah Al-Kubra (peace be upon her).

This international participation comes within the framework of Al-Zahraa University’s vision to strengthen the academic presence of Iraqi women in international forums and to reinforce the principle of social responsibility, affirming that competence and leadership are both scholarly and ethical entitlements aimed at building cohesive and balanced societies.