The workshop was held by the Continuing Education Unit at the college and delivered by Assistant Lecturer Sura Adeeb Hameed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Graduate Studies Hall.
The workshop aimed to shed light on the concept of human security and to explain its relationship with the phenomenon of drug proliferation. It also sought to clarify the role played by international humanitarian law in protecting individuals and societies from the increasing risks associated with this phenomenon.
The workshop addressed several key topics, including defining the concept of human security, explaining the relationship between the spread of drugs and threats to this security, and outlining the role of international humanitarian law in reducing these risks. It also emphasized raising legal awareness about the importance of combating drugs within the framework of protecting human beings.
At the conclusion of the workshop, a number of recommendations were presented. The most prominent included the need to strengthen international cooperation through the United Nations to combat drug trafficking, support and implement international drug control agreements, and tighten monitoring over the production and distribution of narcotic substances intended for medical purposes only. Additionally, the recommendations stressed the importance of protecting vulnerable groups—particularly children and women—from risks of exploitation linked to drugs through increased community awareness. They also highlighted the need to address the root causes of this phenomenon, such as poverty and unemployment, and to enhance healthcare services and addiction treatment programs.
