The University of Kurdistan (Sara Mustafa, Mohammed Ali, Sayran Ibrahim & Read Ahmed) have won the Mesopotamia Debating Tournament held recently in Iraq. In the final they defeated American University International (Bayad Jamal Ali, Safa Fudhl, Arevan Kamaran & Enji Issa).
The top eight speakers were
1. Sara Mustafa (UKH) (154)
2. Sayran Ibrahim (UKH) 150.5
3. Arevan Kamaran (AUI-S) 150
4. Hala Mamdoh (Duhok Ahang) 149
5. Hamzen Yousif (Duhok) 10 148
6. Arreba Zomaya (Dohok) 10 147
7. Zeen Saeed Taha (Duhok Ahang) 146/504.5
8. Nazdar Ali (Human rights) 146/497
For more details please visit Globaldebate
Showing posts with label Iraq. Show all posts
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20 December 2009
17 August 2009
Iraq Debate trains Iraqi Government Officials
From Iraq Debate
Government Officials Involved in Debating in the City of Duhok
Government Officials Involved in Debating in the City of Duhok as one of Iraq Debate Programs
August 13 2009
The city of Duhok with its peaceful people and safest city in many aspects. Debating is getting promoted.
AGEF, The German Association of Experts in the Fields of Cooperation and Development hosted debate lecture and seminar in its building in Duhok. June 1st 2009 to August 13 2009, thirty Government Officials from seven ministries involved in English Training Course in the organization and In the final two days Muhammad A. Ahmad and Jwan Hussein delivered a seminar and lecture for those officials to introduce the basics of debating and its importance to the nation ,followed by forming a debate between two teams in the next day and before the graduation from the course.
The motion was ''THBT Education Should not be free'' the motion was interesting and debatable as its one of the current issues of many people concerns of the quality of education and relating that to the economic situation in the country.
This event is the 2nd feasible event in Duhok on Debating as the first one was in the University of Duhok for 22 students from college of Arts.
The debating in the city of Duhok day by day is become more interesting. As I see that Duhok will become a capital of debating and the ground of diplomacy in Kurdistan and Iraq in future.
The participant from the government side are:
1st speaker: Dezheen Sh. Tayib – Presidency of Municipality , Duhok
2nd speaker: Mahoomd A. Yousif – Duhok Governorate
3rd speaker: Resan M. Salih – Mapping and Information Directorate, Duhok
Reply speech: Mahmood A. Yousif
The Opposition side:
1st speaker: Dilshad K. Ibraheen – Ministry of Education
2nd speaker: Noha Andrios – Presidency of Municipality
3rd speaker: Naima S. Salih - Mapping and Information Directorate
Reply speech: Noha Andrios
The Judges: Muhammad A. Ahmad and Jwan Hussein
The opposition side won the debate as they came with constructive arguments and evidence. And the majority of audience voted for their interest.
This was the first time for government officials to perform debate in this country and we are looking to continue this endeavors for further debating programs and sharing more people with diverse ideas to exercise the rights of freedom of speech.
After the debating the participants granted their certificates for their participation in the course.
Mr. Salam Ali the English Trainer in the Organization, said: If we don't want to live in a dictatorship, we must be vigilant to preserve our freedoms. If we wish to preserve our freedoms, we must be informed on the issues. Being informed on the issues requires that we become acquainted with alternative points of view. The history of the development of civilization can be seen as the history of debates on issues. In democratic societies, there must be public debating.
Mr. Azad M. Salih,The coordinatior of AEGF in Duhok: He sees that as the purpose of their organization is English capacity building for the certain course and he added; Debate in the good motivation for the participants to develop their communication and English.in all regards we have a special thanks to Mr. Azad M. Salih for his cooperation and kind hospitality.
Reported By Muhammad
Government Officials Involved in Debating in the City of Duhok
Government Officials Involved in Debating in the City of Duhok as one of Iraq Debate Programs
August 13 2009
The city of Duhok with its peaceful people and safest city in many aspects. Debating is getting promoted.
AGEF, The German Association of Experts in the Fields of Cooperation and Development hosted debate lecture and seminar in its building in Duhok. June 1st 2009 to August 13 2009, thirty Government Officials from seven ministries involved in English Training Course in the organization and In the final two days Muhammad A. Ahmad and Jwan Hussein delivered a seminar and lecture for those officials to introduce the basics of debating and its importance to the nation ,followed by forming a debate between two teams in the next day and before the graduation from the course.
The motion was ''THBT Education Should not be free'' the motion was interesting and debatable as its one of the current issues of many people concerns of the quality of education and relating that to the economic situation in the country.
This event is the 2nd feasible event in Duhok on Debating as the first one was in the University of Duhok for 22 students from college of Arts.
The debating in the city of Duhok day by day is become more interesting. As I see that Duhok will become a capital of debating and the ground of diplomacy in Kurdistan and Iraq in future.
The participant from the government side are:
1st speaker: Dezheen Sh. Tayib – Presidency of Municipality , Duhok
2nd speaker: Mahoomd A. Yousif – Duhok Governorate
3rd speaker: Resan M. Salih – Mapping and Information Directorate, Duhok
Reply speech: Mahmood A. Yousif
The Opposition side:
1st speaker: Dilshad K. Ibraheen – Ministry of Education
2nd speaker: Noha Andrios – Presidency of Municipality
3rd speaker: Naima S. Salih - Mapping and Information Directorate
Reply speech: Noha Andrios
The Judges: Muhammad A. Ahmad and Jwan Hussein
The opposition side won the debate as they came with constructive arguments and evidence. And the majority of audience voted for their interest.
This was the first time for government officials to perform debate in this country and we are looking to continue this endeavors for further debating programs and sharing more people with diverse ideas to exercise the rights of freedom of speech.
After the debating the participants granted their certificates for their participation in the course.
Mr. Salam Ali the English Trainer in the Organization, said: If we don't want to live in a dictatorship, we must be vigilant to preserve our freedoms. If we wish to preserve our freedoms, we must be informed on the issues. Being informed on the issues requires that we become acquainted with alternative points of view. The history of the development of civilization can be seen as the history of debates on issues. In democratic societies, there must be public debating.
Mr. Azad M. Salih,The coordinatior of AEGF in Duhok: He sees that as the purpose of their organization is English capacity building for the certain course and he added; Debate in the good motivation for the participants to develop their communication and English.in all regards we have a special thanks to Mr. Azad M. Salih for his cooperation and kind hospitality.
Reported By Muhammad
14 July 2009
Iraq Debate Appeal for Funding
Iraq Debate wishes to continue spreading debate in Iraq as a positive initiative in this country during a transition period of instability.
We are starting from the north and our destination is the farthest South of Iraq but the nature of our situation is currently somewhat difficult. There is a lack of understanding of the role debate can play in creating and stabilizing a complex and multi-ethnic society. In a time of many challenges it is difficult for people to accept the need for training Iraqi youth for a better tomorrow -- a time when disagreement can be used constructively to solve problems and not just to divide people.
Now, we are facing a problem of a lack of funding as the income of students in Iraq is very low. We are seeking funds to partially cover our trip to Turkey for the World Universities Debating Championship. Each student who can attend the World Universities Debating Championships can return as an ambassador for debating and have a huge impact training and sharing with others.
Iraq Debate has several teams now registered to attend the World Universities Debating Championships to be held in December-January in Antalya, Turkey. We have teams and enthusiasm and some financial support, but we are just a bit short and the time draws near to pay up or drop out.
Please help us improve Iraqi Society through making people familiar with tolerance and understand the power of diversity, love of free speech, and appreciate the value of fair dialogue and informed decision-making procedures.
Help us improve the lives of Iraqi citizens by supporting our efforts to instill passion for learning in the hearts of Iraqi students. Students will go further in life with the ability to think logically, the ability to present complex ideas clearly, a keen ear to listen well to the words of others, a wide but deep knowledge of the Iraqi society, a proactive desire to solve both Iraqi and world problems, and confidence to do all that, and keep on moving ahead. Students of debate find new reasons to make the most of their education and strive to become better, more informed people in an imperfect world.
Please help us to replace conflict with constructive debate. The lives of debaters, the people in their lives and the future of Iraqi leadership and of Iraqi society will only benefit from any financial help you can give now .
If you could help Iraq Debate students debaters it would be greatly appreciated.
For donation please visit this page www.iraqdebate.org/donate.htm
Thank you for your cooperation.
Muhammad Duhoki
Director, Iraq Debate
Note: please send an email to donate@iraqdebate.org when you are donating to save your name in our database and keep it.
We are starting from the north and our destination is the farthest South of Iraq but the nature of our situation is currently somewhat difficult. There is a lack of understanding of the role debate can play in creating and stabilizing a complex and multi-ethnic society. In a time of many challenges it is difficult for people to accept the need for training Iraqi youth for a better tomorrow -- a time when disagreement can be used constructively to solve problems and not just to divide people.
Now, we are facing a problem of a lack of funding as the income of students in Iraq is very low. We are seeking funds to partially cover our trip to Turkey for the World Universities Debating Championship. Each student who can attend the World Universities Debating Championships can return as an ambassador for debating and have a huge impact training and sharing with others.
Iraq Debate has several teams now registered to attend the World Universities Debating Championships to be held in December-January in Antalya, Turkey. We have teams and enthusiasm and some financial support, but we are just a bit short and the time draws near to pay up or drop out.
Please help us improve Iraqi Society through making people familiar with tolerance and understand the power of diversity, love of free speech, and appreciate the value of fair dialogue and informed decision-making procedures.
Help us improve the lives of Iraqi citizens by supporting our efforts to instill passion for learning in the hearts of Iraqi students. Students will go further in life with the ability to think logically, the ability to present complex ideas clearly, a keen ear to listen well to the words of others, a wide but deep knowledge of the Iraqi society, a proactive desire to solve both Iraqi and world problems, and confidence to do all that, and keep on moving ahead. Students of debate find new reasons to make the most of their education and strive to become better, more informed people in an imperfect world.
Please help us to replace conflict with constructive debate. The lives of debaters, the people in their lives and the future of Iraqi leadership and of Iraqi society will only benefit from any financial help you can give now .
If you could help Iraq Debate students debaters it would be greatly appreciated.
For donation please visit this page www.iraqdebate.org/donate.htm
Thank you for your cooperation.
Muhammad Duhoki
Director, Iraq Debate
Note: please send an email to donate@iraqdebate.org when you are donating to save your name in our database and keep it.
3 July 2009
Debating in Iraq
Anyone looking at the list of teams registered for Worlds will have spotted teams from Iraq among the pre-registered list of teams. This is the first time Iraqi teams will have attended Worlds. The initiative to bring University Debating to Iraq is being lead by Muhammad Duhoki. For more information visit http://www.iraqdebate.org/
Iraq Debate is an independent civic engagement initiative to foster and promote open discussions and debate culture in Iraq and plans to promote and teach debate across Universities and Schools in the country.
Iraq Debate brings together Arabs, Kurds, Chaldo-Assyrians, Turkmen, and all components of Iraq communities to participate in debate workshops and tournaments.
Currently, Iraq Debate works with students from University of Duhok- Duhok, University of Salahaddin- Erbil and University of Technology- Baghdad. however we are looking forward to extending our activities to all Universities and Schools in Iraq in near future.
Recently, Iraq Debate held a successful workshop in the University of Duhok for 22 students debaters [ April 1-7, 2009]. we then trained and sent students to participate in Qatar National Schools Debate Championships and Qatar National Universities Championships with 5 students debaters representing the Iraq Debate Team. At invitation of Qatar Debate.
Iraq Debate currently is planning to train students for the Worlds Universities Debate Championships 2010, to be held in Turkey, where they will compete with over 300 teams.
Because all sections of Iraqi Society are equal, we wish to establish a fair forum for all Iraqi people to develop logical, presentational, and leadership skills. If you would like to join us, or know anyone you think would be interested in joining us, please let us know. it is our pleasure to serve the community, and feel all curious minds.
Iraq Debate is an independent civic engagement initiative to foster and promote open discussions and debate culture in Iraq and plans to promote and teach debate across Universities and Schools in the country.
Iraq Debate brings together Arabs, Kurds, Chaldo-Assyrians, Turkmen, and all components of Iraq communities to participate in debate workshops and tournaments.
Currently, Iraq Debate works with students from University of Duhok- Duhok, University of Salahaddin- Erbil and University of Technology- Baghdad. however we are looking forward to extending our activities to all Universities and Schools in Iraq in near future.
Recently, Iraq Debate held a successful workshop in the University of Duhok for 22 students debaters [ April 1-7, 2009]. we then trained and sent students to participate in Qatar National Schools Debate Championships and Qatar National Universities Championships with 5 students debaters representing the Iraq Debate Team. At invitation of Qatar Debate.
Iraq Debate currently is planning to train students for the Worlds Universities Debate Championships 2010, to be held in Turkey, where they will compete with over 300 teams.
Because all sections of Iraqi Society are equal, we wish to establish a fair forum for all Iraqi people to develop logical, presentational, and leadership skills. If you would like to join us, or know anyone you think would be interested in joining us, please let us know. it is our pleasure to serve the community, and feel all curious minds.
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