University of Basrah Organizes Cultural Festival on “Human Rights in the Face of Genocide and Injustice”

The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Basrah organized a cultural and artistic festival entitled *“Human Rights in the Face of Genocide and Injustice,”* reaffirming the role of academic institutions in supporting humanitarian causes and promoting the principles of justice, equality, and peace.

The festival featured a variety of cultural and artistic activities, alongside awareness-raising discussions highlighting the violations and injustices experienced by individuals and communities. It also emphasized the important role of art, media, and culture in conveying human suffering, defending human dignity, and advocating for freedom and fundamental rights.

The organizers stressed that the festival seeks to raise awareness among students and members of society about the importance of combating all forms of discrimination, oppression, and human rights violations. They further highlighted the need to promote universal humanitarian values, noting that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is essential to building a just and secure society founded on freedom, equality, and peace.

*Media and Government Communication Division*
College of Veterinary Medicine – University of Basrah