The Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Continuing Education Division, organized an awareness symposium titled “Divorce: Risks and Root Causes,” attended by faculty, staff, and students.
The symposium featured two lectures by Dr. Kawthar Hakim Ibrahim and Dr. Dhikra Ahmed Hassan, who emphasized that divorce is not merely a separation but a societal issue with far-reaching impacts. They identified key causes, including:
Lack of compatibility in material, cultural, and social aspects of marriage.
Early marriage, which often leads to insufficient emotional and social preparedness.
Symposium Recommendations:
Promote Proper Spouse Selection: Encourage compatibility assessments and mutual understanding before marriage.
Foster Tolerance and Communication: Strengthen conflict-resolution skills and emphasize empathy within relationships.
Enhance Institutional Support: Expand programs by governmental and civil organizations to support family stability.
Raise Cultural and Religious Awareness: Educate communities on the sanctity of marriage and shared responsibilities.
Advocate for Social Maturity: Discourage early marriages and promote educational initiatives to prepare individuals for marital life.
The event highlighted the need for collective efforts to address divorce as a societal challenge, aligning with the university’s role in fostering dialogue on critical social issues.
