The College of Political Science, in collaboration with the Ministry of Migration and Displacement, held an awareness workshop titled “The Dangers of Irregular Migration.” The event featured the presence of the Dean of the College, Assistant Professor Dr. Adel Al-Badewi, and the General Director of the Migration Affairs Department, Dr. Safaa Hussein Ahmed. During the workshop, Dean Dr. Al-Badewi emphasized the importance of developing a comprehensive strategy to combat the ideas encouraging youth migration. This requires collaborative efforts from state institutions and media entities to raise awareness about the dangers of irregular migration, as well as supporting small projects to meet the needs of youth and establish a stable income for them. The workshop aimed to educate attendees about the risks associated with migration, including its legal, economic, and psychological repercussions for migrants. It also shed light on the plight of Iraqi migrants and their living conditions, illustrating the severe dangers they face, such as drowning, murder, and robbery, as well as the risks posed by adverse weather conditions and the potential for imprisonment due to violations of host country laws. The workshop recommended that the government take necessary measures to curb the phenomenon of youth migration. This includes creating avenues for youth to find means of employment to meet their economic needs, thus reducing reliance on a single income source, such as government employment.
